Lunch on the Lawn Summer Music Series

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Victorian Garden
Main Park Address: Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

When

Sept. 18, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will continue its “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series on Friday, Sept.18, from 12 to 1 p.m., featuring Tommy Bright. This will be the last Lunch on the Lawn for the 2026 season.

Tommy Bright is a multi-instrumentalist from Wise County, Virginia, with a deep appreciation for Appalachian music and a broad range of musical traditions. He performs throughout the region with multiple groups, most recently contributing acting and recorded music for Shreds & Patches’ production of Tuck Everlasting. He also served as the music director for the 63rd season of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. His band, Low Mileage Bluegrass, is looking forward to performing at this year’s Fall Fling in Wise, Virginia.

During each “Lunch on the Lawn” event, park staff and volunteers will provide crafts and activities for children. Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with homegrown music and live entertainment on the museum lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place in the museums Victorian Parlor.

The program is free and open to everyone. No registration is required. Participants must bring their own lunch.

For more information about the September Lunch on the Lawn, please contact the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-9640.

Music

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-9640
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov