There are outdoor activities and events that showcase the beautiful fall colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as farmers markets and festivals that feature the fall harvest at local farms and orchards.
Many of us take for granted our beautiful SWVA landscape and the various offerings of my hometown. It's a great time to get outside in Virginia's Blue Ridge and enjoy the beautiful weather and overall excitement for this special part of the year. It is such an inspiring time for both young and old alike."
Here are just a few of the popular events happening soon here in our region:
Sinkland Farms 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival - Sinkland Farms - September 29 - October 29 (Friday - Sunday)

If you're asking, "Where can I get the best pumpkin spice in the Roanoke Valley?" I have the answer!
It's that time of year again - where even before the leaves change a beautiful orange and red and the cool breeze takes over the humid air, all the coffee shops begin preparing us for the season to come. Yes friends, it is pumpkin spice season!
Despite the fact that Autumn technically starts mid-September, many big-named coffee retailers like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts fight over who can release their fall seasonals out first and what new pumpkin-flavored pastries they can come up with to attract the masses. As of this article, both coffee giants have had their fall menu out since August!
I'm a big fan of Starbucks, mostly because I've worked there for nearly a decade. Along with many of my f...