A glance at the event calendar for September shows that there are a pile of interesting things to do in Smallwander towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains this weekend.

In North Carolina, Blowing Rock celebrates Railfan Weekend 2010.  Take a journey back in time with Tweetsie’s coal-fired locomotives. One train will re-create the historic era of the narrow-gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad, and another will carry visitors on a wild west adventure. A weekend pass, which costs $48 for adult and $33 for children ages 3-12, is required. For more information, visit here.

A little further south, Saluda hosts the 2010 Town BBQ. Built on a tradition started by a local general store owner, the Saluda Town BBQ is held each September. For more, visit here.

In Virginia, Floyd hosts Music at the Pine.  George Penn Sr. and his Cream of the Crop Blues Band will be rocking the Pavilion with a mix of 60’s soul and blues.  Advance tickets  are $6 and are available at the Pine and the Republic of Floyd Emporium. Call the Pine at (540) 745-4482 for more information or visit here .

Marion is holding the 8th Annual Smyth County Patriot’s Day Commemoration, celebrating its Colonial past at Town Hall with live patriotic music, special guest speakers and a tribute to the troops, veterans and emergency service personnel. Admission is free. For more information, call (276) 783-4113 or visit here.

And, don’t forget that Appomattox, VA is the featured town this month.  Get a Smallwander Club card and receive 15% off at the Babcock House B & B.