Special Events
Blue Ridge Bonanza
Special Event
September 8, 2024
1300z – 2100z
Commemorating the beginning of construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway in September, 1935. A 469 mile scenic road running along the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Virginia and North Carolina.
For locations and frequencies, visit the Blue Ridge Bonanza web site
Mill Mountain Star
Special Event Station
November 3, 2024
1400z – 2000z
Commemorating the Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain. Shining its light on the city below since November 1949 and giving the nickname “Star City of the South” to Roanoke, Virginia.
Come join us at the Mill Mountain pavilion, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm local time, for a crisp, cool fall day while we operate during this special event.
For a QSL card, send a SASE with your contact information along with postage to the W4CA QSL Manager.
Sarah Joiner
5366 Sundance Rd
Salem, VA 24153
USA
More information about the star’s history can be found at playroanoke.com/the-roanoke-star