PREVIEW: FloydFest26 ~ Daydream
“There is so much ‘new’ for 2026, following 50+ new additions and patron-centric initiatives in 2025,” Calhoun said. “At the top of the list is ‘SHADE'."
Music & Arts
The full array of sounds, sights, and creativity in Floyd County, Virginia.
Historical Floyd exhibit is featured in summer series at Roanoke museums; Free admission for local residents
From the collection of the Old Church Gallery in Floyd County, Kindly Mirrors displays a remarkable snapshot of one family's life during America's pivotal years surrounding World War I.
June Bug Center to present 'In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand'
Written and performed by Robert Bailey and directed by Billy Siegenfeld, "In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand" is a 65-minute solo performance where spirit visitations come alive to transcend time and space through storytelling and music.
Experience Art in Action: Floyd Artisan Trail returns for 16th year
This year’s Trail features 16 artist sites, 22 artisans, and seven Artful Adventure Partners, offering visitors an immersive weekend of studio tours, artist demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, shopping, and authentic Floyd experiences.
Artist Talk to deliver 'Invitation to Wonder'
Kenny's artistic practice is deeply informed by his study of Old Master painting techniques and independent studies in Rome during his final year at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Floyd musician to kick off Milepost Music Series
As a student at Washington & Lee University (as he says, "the youngest freshman with the longest hair, on scholarship"), Ainslie took up with Geology professor, Odell McGuire. Together, they began visiting traditional Old-Time musicians in West Virginia, southwest Virginia, and North Carolina.
VBRMF announces two summer performances in Floyd
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Music Festival is a nonprofit outreach organization of the RSO. The mission is to broaden our region’s musical richness by making classical music and a blend of Appalachian styles affordable and available in Floyd County.