Festival

Carroll County Music Festival

By Beth Worley / June 28, 2025 /

June 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Brass meets Bluegrass is the theme of this year’s Carroll County Music Festival. Located at the Hillsville Farmers Market, the festival showcases a lineup full of jazz, bluegrass, and other genres, and includes food trucks, a raffle, and a children’s area! Tickets can be purchased online here, with children 12 years or under free. Email: […]

Independence, VA 4th of July Celebration

By Beth Worley / July 4, 2025 /

July 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm – Join us in the beautiful Town of Independence, VA on July 4th to celebrate America’s Birthday! There will be live music, craft and food vendors, activities, and fireworks to end the night. Phone: 276-773-3703 URL: 4th of July Celebration — Town of Independence  Hours: 10am – 11pm

FloydFest

By Beth Worley / July 23, 2025 /

July 23, 2025 – July 27, 2025 @ All Day – FloydFest 25~Aurora, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier, award-winning summer outdoor music festival, will include vibrant and varied vendors, quality craft brews and chews, healing arts, workshops and whimsy, camping and children’s activities, outdoor adventure, onsite art installations and a final lineup featuring almost 100 artists performing on seven stages over five days. […]

Steppin’ Out

By Beth Worley / August 1, 2025 /

August 1, 2025 – August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm – Steppin’ Out features over 250 artists and crafts people from around the United States selling unique handcrafted items – jewelry, pottery, textiles, metal work, basketry, stained & fused glass, yard art, fine art, furniture, toys, artisan foods and so much more! Listen to over 25 excellent musical acts all afternoon and well into the evening, […]

SedaliaFest

By Beth Worley / August 9, 2025 /

August 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – SedaliaFest, one of the most anticipated festivals in SWVA, welcomes you to their 2025 festival! They offer live music, good food, games, and so much more, on top of being a fundraiser for different causes each year, so make sure you stop on by! For ticket prices, music schedule, or any more information, visit their […]

Tomato Festival

By Beth Worley / August 16, 2025 /

August 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The Tomato Festival is a must-go for tomato lovers! They will have the TomatOlympics, live music, vendors, craft table, a Tomato Talent show, Tomato Contests, a Tomato Pageant, and tomato themed food such as pizza, fried green tomatoes, and tomato sandwiches! Visit their website for more information and forms for the tomato contests. Phone: 540-268-1623 […]

Warren Street Festival

By Beth Worley / August 16, 2025 /

August 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Celebrating 25 years of heritage, culture, community, history, and legacy, join the Warren Street Historical Society at their annual Warren Street Festival!  It is filled with fun, food, culture, history, live music, and much more! Admission is free. Phone: 540-238-4266 Email: warrenstreetsoc@gmail.com URL: Warren Street Historical Society Hours: 12pm – 10pm

Oak Grove Folk Music Festival

By Beth Worley / August 22, 2025 /

August 22, 2025 – August 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm – The Annual Oak Grove Folk Music Festival features three days of fantastic folk and acoustic music. Multiple concerts, workshops, open mics, and jams are some of the events that make up this three-day festival. Parking is free, but tickets must be bought for admission (see website for details). Come and see all of the amazing […]

Front Porch Fest

By Beth Worley / August 28, 2025 /

August 28, 2025 – August 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 pm – Get ready to experience the magic at the Front Porch Fest, which brings some of the best in live music from local talents and renowned artists. From folk and blues to indie and rock, Front Porch Fest has it all, promising an unforgettable musical journey that will have you dancing all day and night! Expect […]

Albert Hash Memorial Festival

By Beth Worley / August 30, 2025 /

August 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – This beloved festival celebrates the life and legacy of the renowned Appalachian fiddle maker and musician Albert Hash and honors the rich musical heritage of Southwest Virginia. The Albert Hash Memorial Festival will feature Old Time Music, dancing, food, crafts, and instrument makers. Featured performers come from all over to play in this festival, so […]

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