Local Events
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1st - 30th - “In My Backyard” Art Show
“In My Backyard,” art inspired by place, will be the focus of local artists displaying their work at the Jacksonville Center for the Arts’ Hayloft Gallery. Free, donations accepted.
540-745-2784 | map
9th, 11th & 17th - The Amazingly Wonderful Variety Show
The Floyd Young Actors Co-op presents The Amazingly Wonderful Variety Show featuring a collection of skits from Abbott and Costello to Shakespeare to original works. Friday, May 9th at 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 11th at 5 p.m.; and Saturday, May 17th at 7 p.m. Sun Music Hall, 302 S. Locust St.
10th - Christian Youth Meeting
Youth Evangelist - Jason Kerr paired with 3 christian bands. Floyd County's own "Statement" and returning from last year.."Skyline Drive" and Nashville recording artist The Opposed. The event kicks off with "Statement" at 5pm. Free pizza, desserts, drinks and music to follow until Jason hits the stage at 7:30 All free and open to the public! For more infromation call (540) 320-2634
16th - Katie & the Bubbatones Return to the Store
Katie & the Bubbatones will get things hoppin’ at the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree at 7:30 p.m. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the bluegrass gospel of Bluegrass Inspiration and Mastergrass will keep the dance floor hot at 9:00 p.m. Come early and try the Floyd Country Store’s pork barbeque. $3, 206 South Locust St. (State Road 8). 540-745-4563.
16th - The Divine Ash Devine at Café del Sol
Floyd is more than bluegrass! The ever-evolving Ash Devine’s Indie style will brighten your casual dinner with a glass of wine or fine coffee. Too crowded at another Floyd venue? Walk down the street and enter Café del Sol…it’s another world. 302 South Locust Street (State Road 8). 540-745-2287.
16th - Nico Woodruff
Nico Woodruff and her style of creative folk music will be taking the stage once again at Black Water Loft at 7pm. Special guest Dave Fason of Windfall! Free!! 117 S. Locust Street, Downtown, Floyd. 540-745-5638
17th - Spoken Word
Spoken Word night takes place on the third Saturday of each month at the Cafe Del Sol. Readers sign up for 5-10 minute slots to share their poetry, prose, short stories, essays, storytelling, and more. The event is co-hosted by the cafe and The Floyd Writers Circle. Everyone is welcome. 540-745-2254.
17th - Old Time Country Dance
The Dry Hill Draggers will drag you to your feet at the Floyd Country Store for this fun Saturday night dance…or just watch and listen! 7:30 p.m. Floyd Country Store, 206 South Locust St. (State Road 8). 540-745-4563.
17th - Tour de Floyd
This will be the second year of the popular Tour de Floyd bicycle ride. It will be held the third Saturday in May. The Tour de Floyd is a scenic 62-mile ride, with half of the route on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Ride is limited to the first 250 participants. Proceeds go to local emergency services. | map
17th & 18th - Olive Festival
Villa Appalaccia Winery will have the only Olive Fest on the East Coast! Explore the flavors of freshly pressed 2007-08 olive oils, and olives from around the Mediterranean. The tastings will be followed by a pasta Putenesca and breads with olives provided by Zeppoli's. Please see website for details.
18th - Floyd County Rescue Squad Open House
A high-tech medical helicopter and bluegrass and gospel musicians, including the incomparable Scott Perry and inspirational Boyd Family Ministries will highlight the Floyd County Rescue Squad open house at Station 1. The Carilion LifeGuard’s helicopter is scheduled to arrive at 1 p.m. Various emergency medical topics will be discussed. The first 100 small children (under 8 years old) will receive gifts. Floyd Highway North (Route 221), north of downtown Floyd. 540-320-7444
23rd - Victory Express Bluegrass
The Floyd Country Store will host Victory Express Bluegrass at 7:30 p.m. at the Friday Night Jamboree. The evening begins with the bluegrass gospel of Bill & Maggie at 6:30 p.m. and really heats up when The Clyde Williams Band takes the stage at 9:00 p.m. Come early for a good seat and good eats. $3, Floyd Country Store, 206 South Locust St. (State Road 8). 540-745-4563.
23rd - Bob Grubel and Grace Note
You can find every style of music in Floyd! Bob Grubel and Grace Note are three guys whose voices and instruments truly complement each. They provide a delightful, intimate show at Café del Sol to accompany your casual dinner or after-dinner dessert, coffee or glass of wine. There is no cover charge…just drop in and enjoy! 302 South Locust Street (State Road 8)
24th - The Jug Busters on a Saturday Night
The lively Jug Busters will take the stage at the Floyd Country Store for an Old Time Country Dance. This is a great opportunity to watch and learn from Floyd’s terrific flatfooters and then try it yourself! 7:30 p.m. Floyd Country Store, 206 South Locust St. (State Road 8). 540-745-4563.
30th - New River Rock Skippers at Floyd Country Store
This promises to be a terrific Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store as the New River Rock Skippers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. They’ll follow the bluegrass gospel of The Reese Family at 6:30 p.m. and then The Jug Busters at 9:00 p.m. will make you holler for mercy because you’ll be having so much fun! Come early and try The Store’s terrific comfort food in a casual setting. 206 South Locust St. (State Road 8). 540-745-4563.
30th - The Saxxy Guy
Floyd is home to every type of musician and Bill Nye, the Saxxy Guy, will entertain you at Café del Sol. Stop by for a casual dinner or dessert, delicious coffee or beer and wine. No cover charge; just a delightful evening. 302 South Locust Street (State Road 8). 540-745-2287
31st - Global Warming Seminar at Jacksonville Center
The Association of Energy Conservation Professionals will hold a seminar on global warming at the Jacksonville Center. You don’t need to pre-register, but let them know you are coming by emailing aecp@swva.net or call 540-745-2838. $10. 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. 220 Parkway Lane South (State Road 8, just south of downtown Floyd towards the Blue Ridge Mountains). 540-745-2784.
7th – Scott Perry & Front Porch Swing
Spend Saturday night under the stars at the Oak Grove Pavilion with Scott Perry & Front Porch Swing. Free. Donations for charity appreciated. 635 Needmore Lane, behind Zion Lutheran Church. Needmore Lane is off State Road 8 near the Harvest Moon Food Store.
21st – Relay For Life Fundraiser
R&J Mini Storage is holding its third annual American Cancer Society, Relay For Life Fundraiser. The Statement will be performing along with other area musicians. There will be silent auctions, cake walks as well as food and drinks. Come join us for the fun as we help find a cure for Cancer! To be held at Check Elementary School Cafeteria 3pm - 8pm. 540-651-8113 or tvling@swva.net
27th - Laura Reed and Deep Pocket at the Sun Music Hall
Laura Reed and Deep Pocket fill the stage with captivating, soul shaking progressive R&B and funk. Sun Music Hall, 302 S. Locust St.
4th – Floyd 4th of July Celebration
Floyd’s 4th of July Celebration needs vendors, musical talent and children’s activities. The event is sponsored by the Floyd County Merchants’ and Businessmen’s Association. Contact Darin Gillenwater at 540-593-3929 or email quidotaw@gmail.com
5th & 6th - Wine Down the Music Trail
Wine Down the Music Trail is a celebration of fine wine, music, food and mountain crafts on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Villa Appalachia and Chateau Morrisette Wineries!
9th - Ambrosia Farm Bed & Breakfast and Pottery
Ambrosia Farm Bed & Breakfast will host a potluck dinner to begin at 6:00 PM followed by African dancing and drumming performance. 540-745-8333
6th –11th – A Canoe and You
Ambrosia Farm bed and breakfast is offering a wooden canoe building workshop. Torben Hanson, a professor of woodworking with the Danish School of Craft will instruct. Workshop with lodging, breakfast, materials, canoe and yoga instruction is $1300/couple or parent/child; without lodging: $700. This includes taking home a finished canoe. 271 Cox Store Rd.
540-745-6363 | map
24th - 28th - Floyd Fest 7
Floyd Fest is a four-day World Music Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in World, Bluegrass, Reggae, Folk, African, and Appalachian music, as well as quality local arts and crafts.
30th - Run for Joshua
A 5K run is planned to benefit Joshua’s Hope, in honor of Joshua Cantrell. More details later.
20th - Floyd County Harvest Festival & County Fair
It will be a full day of exhibits, music, heritage art demonstrations, games and more. Floyd County Recreational Park and Paul C. Webb Youth Center.
540-745-9351
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