BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Martinsville Tourism - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Martinsville Tourism X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Martinsville Tourism 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000 DTSTAMP:20251219T234553 CREATED:20251124T152819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152819Z UID:10003134-1765040400-1765047600@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Martinsville Speedway to Host 31st Annual Toy Drive DESCRIPTION:Martinsville Speedway will once again host a Holiday Run Festival on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, the same day as the annual Christmas Track Laps for Toy Drive event at the famed short track. \n  \nThe Holiday Run Festival will feature the Southside 10K run and 5K run or walk\, with a portion of each entry fee going directly towards the toy drive’s fundraising efforts\, benefiting Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County. This will be the 31st year Martinsville Speedway has hosted the toy drive giving fans the opportunity to drive around the historic half-mile by donating to the cause. \n  \n“The Annual Christmas Toy Drive is such an important event here in our community\, bringing everyone together to support those throughout the Martinsville Henry-County and beyond during the holiday season\,” said Clay Campbell\, Martinsville Speedway President. “Grace Network has been an essential part of this fundraiser\, that truly keeps growing every year. It’s a testament to the ability this place has to bring people together\, and everything Martinsville Speedway represents.” \n  \nThose in the greater Martinsville region can start their morning with the Youth in Motion 5K\, beginning at 9 a.m.\, or the Southside 10K\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, then swap out their tennis shoes for tires during the track laps event at the speedway from 5 – 7 p.m. Community members can donate an unwrapped toy or $25 for the opportunity to drive laps around the iconic Virginia track in their personal vehicles. \n  \nThose in attendance can enjoy an evening filled with festive fun with a Martinsville Speedway twist. Fans can grab a famous Martinsville Hot Dog and top off their meal with Christmas cookies available at the Hot Dog Stand. Afterwards\, families and friends can head on over to Victory Lane for a picture with Santa ahead of the holiday season. \n  \nThe donated toys and monetary donations will be distributed to area children through Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County\, which is a faith-based\, first-stop center for resources for families in crisis. The organization supports those in the community who need support to keep a roof over their heads\, homes warm and lighted\, and food on the table with short-term assistance and long-term solutions. To learn more about the Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County\, visit gracenetworkmhc.org. \n  \nSponsors for Track Laps for Toy Drive include Brightspeed\, Lester Group\, Bassett Furniture\, AEP\, Patrick & Henry Community College\, Lawless Welding\, Sarver Properties & Cleaning\, all of whom are dedicated members of the community helping to support the event. \n  \nFor laps around the track\, drivers must sign waivers and be 18 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license. All participants must adhere to Virginia state laws regarding the usage of seat belts and child safety restraints.  \n  \nFor more information on the Toy Drive for Track Laps event\, or details on the 2026 racing season at Martinsville Speedway\, please visit martinsvillespeedway.com. URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/martinsville-speedway-to-host-31st-annual-toy-drive/ LOCATION:Martinsville Speedway\, 340 Speedway Rd\, Ridgeway\, VA\, 24148\, United States CATEGORIES:Motorsports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/586236150_1279960664170139_1927882467916056718_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T193000 DTSTAMP:20251219T234553 CREATED:20251219T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150039Z UID:10003165-1767979800-1767987000@www.visitmartinsville.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception at Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum DESCRIPTION:Two New Exhibits Launch the New Year at the MHC Heritage Museum \nThe MHC Heritage Museum is ringing in the new year with two exciting new exhibits that celebrate speed\, style\, and the stories that shaped Martinsville-Henry County. Beginning Friday\, January 9\, visitors can explore “From Still to Speed: A History of NASCAR” and “A History of Setting Style.” \nBoth exhibits will debut with a free public reception Friday\, January 9th from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the museum\, located at 1 E. Main Street in Martinsville. Admission is free for members\, with regular admission rates applying for non-members. Guests can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while being among the first to experience these captivating exhibits. \nReception RSVP:\n📧 mhchistoricalsociety@gmail.org\n📞 276-403-5361 URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/opening-reception-at-martinsville-henry-county-heritage-museum/ LOCATION:Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum\, 1 East Main Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States CATEGORIES:Motorsports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Calendar-Image-400-x-400-2025-12-19T095841.399.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR