BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260529T214645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T215207Z UID:66175-1780135200-1788624000@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Farm Museum Open on Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Immerse your senses in 1800 rural Blue Ridge life at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum’s Blue Ridge Farm Museum\, a re-created Virginia-German farmstead. Join our costumed interpreters in a host of household and farm chores\, including preparing meals over the open hearth\, driving oxen\, blacksmithing\, and tending heirloom gardens and historic breeds of animals. \nThe living history farm on Rt. 40 in Ferrum is open every Saturday until Sept. 5\, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nGroup Tours are available by reservation April through November.\nClick HERE for more information. \nSee the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum – BRIM in social media for more photos and updates. URL:/event/blue-ridge-farm-museum-open-on-saturdays/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088 CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,performing arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Farm-Museum-season-684059492_18457175212110316_1030581135398352977_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T203000 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260616T184738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185009Z UID:66746-1782759600-1782765000@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ for more photos and video. URL:/event/66746/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088 CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½,performing arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/466032795_1070258264890182_2340385191613755112_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260513T134953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T191622Z UID:65729-1783328400-1783695600@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Franklin County Future Builders Academy - Concrete Week DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your hands dirty and explore a career that builds the world around you? \nJoin us for a FREE\, fun\, hands-on week for high school students interested in construction\, engineering\, design\, and skilled trades. Focusing on the world of concrete construction\, youth will explore the skilled trades using real tools and materials\, and gain jobsite safety skills\, all while being taught by industry professionals. \nTransportation will be provided each day from The Franklin Center to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s beautiful campus. Students will also be provided lunch each day of the camp experience. \nThe camp is free for high-school-age students thanks to the generous sponsorship of Procon Inc. and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in collaboration with the Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nSign up today at https://buildsmartinstitute.classe365.com/…/application. \nEvent by Build Smart Institute\, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nClick here for information about Carpentry Week\, July 15-17. \nSee also Build Smart web page about 2026 Camps. \n  \n \n  \n \n  URL:/event/franklin-county-future-builders-academy-concrete-week/ LOCATION:Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ CATEGORIES:Academics,Building Trades ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Concrete-Camp-photo-20250723_102228-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260513T174417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192543Z UID:65740-1783933200-1784300400@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Franklin County Builders Academy - Carpentry Week DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your hands dirty and explore a career that builds the world around you? \nJoin us for a FREE\, fun\, hands-on week for high school students interested in construction\, engineering\, design\, & skilled trades. \nFocusing on the carpentry trade\, youth will explore the skilled trades using real tools and materials\, and gain jobsite safety skills\, all while being taught by industry professionals. \nTransportation will be provided each day from The Franklin Center to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s beautiful campus. Students will also be provided lunch each day of the camp experience. \nThe camp is free for high-school-age students thanks to the generous sponsorship of Virginia Housing and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in collaboration with the Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nLearn more and sign up today at https://buildsmartinstitute.classe365.com/…/application. \nEvent by Build Smart Institute\, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nClick here for information on Concrete Week\, July 6-10. \nSee also Build Smart web page about 2026 Camps. URL:/event/franklin-county-builders-academy-carpentry-week/ LOCATION:Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ CATEGORIES:Academics,Building Trades,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-ferrum_college_build_smart_institute_Picture1-e1736536549524.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260605T205312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205442Z UID:66532-1792832400-1792861200@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show DESCRIPTION:Join us at the longest-running folklife festival in western Virginia! Since 1973\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented authentic regional folk music\, craftspeople\, draft horse and dog handlers\, car builders\, tractor restorers\, country cooks\, moonshine tale tellers\, and much more! \nAlways the fourth Saturday in October\, this legendary festival is coordinated by the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum (BRIM)\, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and a major venue on The Crooked Road Music Trail. URL:/event/ferrum-college-blue-ridge-folklife-festival-and-arts-crafts-show/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088 CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,Music at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½,performing arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Family-musicians-folklife-festival.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260627T070857 CREATED:20260601T180048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180659Z UID:66197-1793318400-1793577599@www.ferrum.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming Weekend 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\, happening Friday\, October 30\, through Sunday\, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection\, celebration\, and Panther pride. Festivities will include class reunions—highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers\, and the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders—along with athletic events\, the traditional homecoming football game\, tailgating\, social gatherings\, and plenty of chances to reconnect with friends old and new. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be back on campus—we can’t wait to welcome you home. \nCheck for details\, registration\, and updates at this link. \n  \n\n2025 photo by Dr. Bob Pohlad URL:/event/homecoming-weekend-2026/ LOCATION:Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/Homecoming.png ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni and Families":MAILTO:alumni@ferrum.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR