The Historic Fries Theatre

10/08/2026

Looking for a place to have a good time? Maybe you're looking in the wrong place. Come to the Thursday Night Jam (aka the Jam at the Dam) at the Historic Fries Theatre. Tonight (October 8, 2026) and every Thursday night. You will receive a warm welcome in a family friendly atmosphere. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music made by real people for real people.

10/01/2026

If you're stuck in traffic, you're in the wrong jam. Come to the Thursday Night Jam (aka the Jam at the Dam) at the Historic Fries Theatre. Tonight (October 1, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music made by real people for real people

Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

09/24/2026

IT'S TONIGHT! Come to the Thursday Night Jam (aka the Jam at the Dam) at the Historic Fries Theatre. Tonight (September 24, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music by real people.

Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

09/22/2026

09/17/2026

It's Thuuuuuursday and time for the Thursday Night Jam (aka the Jam at the Dam) at the Historic Fries Theatre. Tonight (September 17, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music by real people.
Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA

09/13/2026

Today!

JOIN THE OTIS BURRIS TRIBUTE on Sunday, September, 13 at 1:00 p.m.
Family, friends and fans will honor this legendary Grayson County fiddler with music from and stories about the Blue Ridge fiddler who fronted old-time favorites like The Mountain Ramblers and The Spring Valley Boys. The event will be led by Otis' grandsons' band, Southern Pride (and friends) and will feature a set by Grayson's legendary picker and luthier, Wayne Henderson.

Held at the historic Fries Theater, it's the grand finale of the Grayson County Ag&Art Adventure, .com/ag-art-adventure, and is free to attend. Open old-time jam with the performers afterwards.

ILLUSTRATION: Joe Burns from a photo by Mark Sanderford.
Grayson County VA Tourism

09/10/2026

Have you got the post-Labor Day blues and don't know what to do? We've got the solution - come to the Thursday Night Jam (aka the Jam at the Dam) at the Historic Fries Theatre. Tonight (September 10, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music by real people.

Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA

09/03/2026

It's Thursday (aka Little Friday) - and the start of your Labor Day Weekend! Time for The Thursday night jam (AKA The Jam at the Dam) tonight (September 3, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Real music by real people.

Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

08/27/2026

Hay boys & girls! Yes, it's time for second cutting of hay in the mountains and it's Thursday! Time for The Thursday night jam (AKA The Jam at the Dam) tonight (August 27, 2026) and every Thursday night. Free admission! Doors open by 5:30 p.m. Weekly jam starts at 7. Concessions. Cakewalk at 8. 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Everyone welcome. Come listen to real music made by real people.

Grayson County VA Tourism Town of Fries, VA The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail