FloydFest

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FloydFest
File:Floyd Fest Enter.jpg
The entrance to FloydFest
GenreVarious: rock, bluegrass, reggae, folk, Yiddish, Cajun, or Zydeco, African, Appalachian, world music, etc.
Location(s)Blue Ridge Mountains
Floyd, Virginia
Years active2002–19, 2021–
Websitefloydfest.com

FloydFest is a Music and arts festival held annually near Floyd, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains

FloydFest 23~Forever, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday through Sunday, July 26th to 30th, 2023, at its new home, dubbed “FestivalPark,” located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Productions celebrate more than two decades of bringing the artistry of live music into full focus via the art of the festival with the announcement, which features a listing of arguably the most powerful headliners in the festival’s history — The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow and Goose — as well as an incredibly strong class of additional acts: Elle King, Yelawolf and Shooter Jennings Present: Sometimes Y, Ripe, Shane Smith & The Saints, Atlin Gün, Nikki Lane, The Hip Abduction, Ian Noe, Neighbor, Eggy, The Wilder Blue, plus FloydFest 22~Heartbeat On-the-Rise winner, Palmyra, and runner-up, The Jared Stout Band.

Blue Cow Arts and Across-the-Way Productions released tickets for FloydFest 23~Forever at noon ET on Monday, Nov. 1, 2022, via its brand-new www.floydfest.com, as well as a hefty sampling of the artist lineup that will descend on Floyd County, Va., July 26 to 30, 2023. Ticket prices will stay the same through Dec. 31, 2022, with the first price increase — in tandem with the release of single-day GA tickets — scheduled for Jan.1, 2023. Subsequently, ticket prices increase again on April 1, 2023, again on July 1, 2023, and for the final time when gates open for the festival on July 26, 2023, if tickets remain. The second round of lineup additions for FloydFest 23~Forever is set for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, with more to follow over the next six or more months.

Visit www.FloydFest.com for more details such as...

• Brand-new and expanded FAQs, including info by ticket type and pricing tiers • A brand-new Site Map, which will be regularly updated throughout the season • The valued Partners of FloydFest 23~Forever • The evolving lineup, artist information, playlists and links • Rules, a packing list and directions • Glamping info • Area lodging info • A Spotify playlist featuring artists from FloydFest 23~Forever: • Information on Festival Experiences (such as Outdoor Adventure and the Children’s Universe), plus access to customer service, booking contacts, vendor info, volunteer info ... and more!

Having debuted at FloydFest 19~Voyage Home (2019), and then flourishing during FloydFest 21~Odyssey (2021), the FloydFest Bus Stop — a psychedelic-painted school bus that has been converted into a professional recording studio — hosted yet another incredible assemblage of artists during FloydFest 22~Heartbeat (2022), and those recording sessions recently premiered on social media and on a dedicated YouTube channel (“FloydFest Bus Stop”): The FloydFest Bus Stop is set to return for FloydFest 23~Forever, after receiving national press for its distinctive content and unique presentation.

FloydFest also includes 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 six+ stages over five days. FloydFest is located at its new home, “FestivalPark,” located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. Find detailed directions, a packing list and rules by visiting https://floydfest.com/packing-list-rules-directions/. Extensive, detailed and updated FAQs can be found by visiting https://floydfest.com/floydfest-faqs/. Click to https://aftontickets.com/floydfest23 for a direct link to tickets. Stay informed via FloydFest’s newsletter at http://floydfest.com/newsletter/, and find FloydFest on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Patrons can also opt-in for the FloydFest Text Club by texting “FloydFest” to 540-215-2002 on their mobile device.


History

The event began in 2002, and spans five days each year with on-site camping and multiple stages featuring rock, bluegrass, reggae, folk, Yiddish, Cajun, or Zydeco, African, Appalachian, and world music performers. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the 19th edition was deferred to 2021.

In addition to music, the festival features local arts and crafts, dance workshops, morning yoga lessons, story telling, poetry readings, and a "Children's Universe" tent.

Each year, FloydFest features a theme:

  • 2002: Floyd County World Music Festival
  • 2003: Out Of This World Music
  • 2004: Midsummer's Dream
  • 2005: Rock of Ages
  • 2006: Roots Alive
  • 2007: It's in the Mix
  • 2008: Family Affair
  • 2009: Revival
  • 2010: Breaking Ground
  • 2011: The eXperience
  • 2012: Lovers Rock
  • 2013: Rise & Shine
  • 2014: Revolutionary
  • 2015: Fire on the Mountain
  • 2016: Dreamweavin'
  • 2017: Freedom
  • 2018: Wild
  • 2019: Voyage Home
  • 2021: Odyssey (no 2020 event)

Performers

Each of the following sections has a list of notable performers for that year.

2002: Floyd County World Music Festival

2003: Out Of This World Music

2004: Midsummer's Dream

2005: Rock of Ages

2006: Roots Alive

2007: It's in the Mix

2009: Revival

2010: Breaking Ground

2012: Lovers Rock

2013: Rise & Shine

2014: Revolutionary

2015: Fire on the Mountain

2016: Dreamweavin'

2017: Freedom

2023:~Forever~

  • The Black Crowes
  • My Morning Jacket
  • Sheryl Crow
  • Goose
  • Elle King
  • Yelawolf and Shooter Jennings Present: Sometimes Y
  • Ripe
  • Shane Smith and the Saints
  • Altin Gün
  • Nikki Lane
  • The Hip Abduction
  • Ian Noe
  • Neighbor
  • Eggy
  • The Wilder Blue
  • Palmyra
  • The Jared Stout Band

Reviews

FloydFest

Voted "Best Large Music Venue in Southwestern Virginia" by Virginia Living

FloydFest '04

"Some larger festivals boast a similar peace, love and music philosophy, but Floyd actually lives it, not just for one weekend, but throughout the entire year."[2]

FloydFest '05

"Floyd sits in a timeless, beautiful section of Virginia, far enough from bigger cities like Roanoke and Danville to feel like it's truly in the middle of nowhere."[3]

"The only thing constant on the festival grounds was the flow of culturally powerful music and mud covered feet."[4]

FloydFest '08

"Floydfest is an epicenter of culture for Southwest Virginia" - VA Senator, Mark Warner[citation needed]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Berrier Jr., Ralph (22 July 2007). "FloydFest highlights: 2002-2006". The Roanoke Times. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  2. ^ Glide Magazine
  3. ^ Musictoday Live Review Archived 2005-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ MSN Music Review

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External links

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