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PHOTOS: FloydFest26 ~ Daydream

Already daydreaming of next year's FloydFest? Reminisce on the weekend of FloydFest 26 with our photos!

A couple walks past a FloydFest-26 Daydream banner on Thursday. Photo by Jeff Reid

To the delight of festivalgoers, headliner Stephen Wilson Jr. gives a preview of his show during a soundcheck Thursday afternoon on the Main Stage. Photo by Jeff Reid

Floyd natives Elisha and Aila Wildman perform Thursday on the Porch Stage at FloydFest-26. The sibling duo is currently navigating the release of their debut album, 'Longtime Friend,' for New West Records. Photo by Jeff Reid

(Left) Maggie Wilsdorf of Richmond showers the crowd with bubbles during the Sugar Hollows performance Thursday afternoon. (Right) Lester Bowers and Paula Fagan of Carrabelle, Florida, pose for a photo Thursday at FloydFest-26. Photos by Jeff Reid

(Left) Maggie Wilsdorf of Richmond showers the crowd with bubbles during the Sugar Hollows performance Thursday afternoon. (Right) Lester Bowers and Paula Fagan of Carrabelle, Florida, pose for a photo Thursday at FloydFest-26. Photos by Jeff Reid

Longtime FloydFest volunteer Bobby Parker (right) and his wife Wynne pose with tin sculptures made in their honor Thursday at FloydFest-26 Daydream. Photo by Jeff Reid

Capoeira Social Project perform on the Front Porch Stage Thursday morning at FloydFest-26. Photo by Jeff Reid

A photo of one of the camping areas during the festival. Photo by Jeff Reid

Dogtown Pizza of Floyd was a popular spot for lunch. Photo by Jeff Reid

Local artwork welcomes visitors to FestivalPark. Photo by Jeff Reid

Leonard Brush and the Camelcals perform on the Omnibuild Canopy Grove Stage. Photo by Jeff Reid

Hash the Band, last year’s On-the-Rise winning runner-up played some Grateful Dead tunes at the Omnibuild Canopy Grove Stage. Photo by Colleen Redman

(Left) Enthusiastic dancers at the Solacoustix set in the VIP stage tent. (Right) A dancer moves through a sea of bubbles. Photos by Colleen Redman

(Left) Enthusiastic dancers at the Solacoustix set in the VIP stage tent. (Right) A dancer moves through a sea of bubbles. Photos by Colleen Redman

Floyd-based Music Road Co played their world beat dance music on the Higher Ground Stage. Photo by Colleen Redman

Phelps Family Pottery has been a mainstay vending booth at every FloydFest since the festival’s beginning. Photo by Colleen Redman

The Daydream Children's Universe Parade. Photos by Jeff Reid

The Daydream Children's Universe Parade. Photos by Jeff Reid

Click to enlarge photos. Photos by Jeff Reid

Click to enlarge photos. Photos by Jeff Reid

Click to enlarge images. Photos by Colleen Redman

Click to enlarge images. Photos by Colleen Redman

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