This is The Crooked Road
A Place of Beauty – A Place of Song
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
The Crooked Road is a 330 mile driving trail through the mountains of Southwest Virginia that connects ten Major Venues and over 60 Affiliated Venues and Festivals that visitors can enjoy every day of the year.
Hit The Road!
Experience first-hand how music is woven into the rich tapestry of tradition in Southwest Virginia. The variety is amazing – old-time string bands, a cappella gospel, blues, 300 year old ballads, bluegrass, and more. Hop in the car and cruise along The Crooked Road.
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Latest News
The Crooked Road’s Youth Fiddlers Convention
Rosin on the bow and here we go! The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail hosted their annual Youth Fiddler’s Convention on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It was a cool spring day in Abingdon, VA when the galleries of the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center began...
The Crooked Road Featured in Governor’s Inaugural Parade
The cold Richmond air was filled with the sounds of marching bands, cannon fire, and banjos tuning! The Inauguration of the Virginia Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General takes place on the Saturday following the second Wednesday in January. The ceremony is...
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail: The Crooked Road Announces New Songwriting Contest
Abingdon, Virginia – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail: The Crooked Road will host a new songwriting competition in anticipation of The Crooked Road’s 20th Anniversary in 2024. The panel of judges will be comprised of The Crooked Road’s 2022-2023 Artist-in-Residence...