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The Crooked Road’s Major Venues showcase the finest in traditional music and present a unique experience based on their historical and cultural significance. Enjoy live music, museum displays, dancing, historical sites, live radio shows, instrument making, shopping and more at these remarkable places.
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Special Exhibit | Charles Vess: The Book of Ballads

April 17, 2026, 10:00 am
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September 30, 2026, 8:00 pm
Ballads – folk songs that tell a story through narrative verse – have been passed down through English, Irish, and Scottish oral traditions and continue to echo throughout the Appalachian Mountains today. Ballads have long captured the hearts and imagination of songsters, storytellers, and listeners, including award-winning illustrator Charles Vess. In 1993 Vess was inspired to illustrate the ballads he Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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Fancy Gap Country Store Jam - June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Fancy Gap Country Store is an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road located in Fancy Gap, VA of Carroll County. The Fancy Gap Country Store is a BBQ restaurant, ice cream parlor, and old country store all in one. The Store offers authentic food and family hospitality, all while providing a place for old-time and bluegrass music to live Read more...
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Floyd Small Town Summer: Hoppie Vaughan / Caitlin Krisko + Movie Night

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June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
JOIN US, Thursday, June 4, 2026 for Opening Night with a special evening with HOPPIE VAUGHAN & THE MINISTERS OF SOUL and an amazing opening set by CAITLIN KRISKO & THE BROADCAST (ACOUSTIC DUO) | followed by a movie: ZOOTOPIA 2 We are excited to announce our 9th Annual Floyd Small Town Summer Event Series in the Warren G Lineberry Read more...
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First Thursdays at the Cultural Center - June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
First Thursdays at the Cultural Center/The Crooked Road Jam occurs on the first Thursday of each month at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace. Bring your instrument to jam or just come to listen and enjoy. Take home a piece of artwork from ‘Round the Mountain Artisans as they present live demonstrations and storytelling. Grab dinner from a local Read more...
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Pickin’ in the Pound - June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for a weekly jam every Thursday at the Pound Town Hall. Come to play, dance, and enjoy a traditional Appalachian dinner and cake walk. Listen to old-time and traditional bluegrass in person at the jam, or catch it on the air at WMMT. For more information, contact Debbie Large at 276-220-1036 or GodsLife4Me@gmail.com.  Read more...
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Newport Community Center Jam - June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
The Newport Community Center is an affiliate venue of The Crooked Road located in Newport, VA of Giles County. The Newport Community Center has a rich history of music within the region. Their auditorium has housed several musicians from country music’s past and present, from Grandpa Jones and Minnie Pearl, to today’s Lonesome River Band. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of Read more...
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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM Visit our website for a schedule of weekly bands and to purchase tickets: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/category/friday-night-jamboree The Floyd Country Store has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience shared by old-timers and Read more...
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Crooked Road Ramblers at The Rex Theater

June 5, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
The Crooked Road Ramblers are an old-time band from the Blue Ridge Mountains, steeped in the traditional music of the area. You can find them providing a mixture of instrumental dance music, old ballads, traditional country, and bluegrass at notable venues across the region like the Carter Family Fold, the Albert Hash Memorial Festival, and local dance halls. Read more...
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Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center - June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Check out the Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center! Concerts are held at the Outdoor Amphitheater Saturday evenings from 7-9 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tickets can be purchased in advance or day-of show. Event Schedule:  Saturday, May 23rd Shawn Camp Saturday, May 30th Songs from the Road Band Saturday, June 6th Laurelyn Dossett Band + Read more...
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Wayne Henderson & Friends at The Floyd Country Store

June 6, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
WAYNE HENDERSON & FRIENDS LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM $30 – GENERAL ADMISSION | $35 – RESERVED $15 – KIDS 12 & UNDER LIVESTREAM: $10 TICKETS available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or ONLINE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/3px8e6pgx1/wayne-henderson Wayne Henderson was born in Grayson County, Virginia, where he lives today. He is a Read more...
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Bluegrass Circle at the Country Cabin II - June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Bluegrass Circle has been entertaining folks in Virginia and Tennessee for 30 years. While mostly a bluegrass and old-time group, they won’t turn down a good request so all can leave the show happy and satisfied. Tickets can be purchased day of the event at the Country Cabin II. ADMISSION PRICES* $6 Adults | $1 Children (Ages 2 -11) | Read more...
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Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Band at the Carter Family Fold

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June 6, 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Save the date for Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Band performing live at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday, June 6th! Nothin’ Fancy was formed as a bluegrass band in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass competition. Ever since then, they have grown in popularity, released 17 full length albums, and continue to perform at festivals across the United States, Canada, Holland, Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be our audience!  THE MUSIC STARTS AT 1:30pm and it is open to the public and free for everyone!  Sunday Music Jams are a great way to Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Perfect your dancing with weekly line dance lessons at The Country Cabin! Beginner Lessons:  6:00 – 7:15 PM Intermediate Lessons:  7:15 – 8:30 PM $5 single session | 6 week session – $30 For more information, please contact 276-393-6449.  Read more...
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Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the weekly Monday night jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA. Bring your instrument and friends for a night full of music along The Crooked Road. In the warmer months, folks will gather outside under the pavilion. Once it cools down, the jam is held inside the museum. Read more...
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Tuesday Tunes at The Floyd Country Store with Jesse Smathers & Friends - June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm for a great set of music by Jesse Smathers & Friends! Enjoy great music and great company, and if you’re hungry, pick up some food from the Floyd Country Store Cafe. Admission is free with tips appreciated ($10 suggested donation). Jesse Smathers is an accomplished mandolinist, guitarist, and singer from Eden, Read more...
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Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree - June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
The Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree is an Affiliate Venue of The Crooked Road. This jam is hosted by the Chilhowie Lions Club in Chilhowie, VA of Smyth County. Musicians, dancers, and listeners come each week to enjoy the fellowship and music. For more information about the Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree, please contact Ron Brickey at eclarkmixon@yahoo.com. Read more...
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Henry Reed Memorial Fiddlers Convention

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June 11, 2026
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June 13, 2026
The Henry Reed Memorial Fiddler’s Convention is held annually in Giles County to honor Old Time fiddler Henry Reed. The festival is typically hosted the second weekend in June. This festival offers camping and late night jam sessions. The festival is broadcasted from local radio station WNRV for listeners all over. For more information about the Henry Reed Memorial Fiddler’s Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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Fancy Gap Country Store Jam - June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Fancy Gap Country Store is an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road located in Fancy Gap, VA of Carroll County. The Fancy Gap Country Store is a BBQ restaurant, ice cream parlor, and old country store all in one. The Store offers authentic food and family hospitality, all while providing a place for old-time and bluegrass music to live Read more...
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Pickin’ in the Pound - June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for a weekly jam every Thursday at the Pound Town Hall. Come to play, dance, and enjoy a traditional Appalachian dinner and cake walk. Listen to old-time and traditional bluegrass in person at the jam, or catch it on the air at WMMT. For more information, contact Debbie Large at 276-220-1036 or GodsLife4Me@gmail.com.  Read more...
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Honky Tonk Thursday with the Redd Volkaert Band at The Floyd Country Store - June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us at The Floyd Country Store for Honky Tonk Thursday: A Night of Live Music and Dancing! FREE – suggested $10 donation for the band Put on your dancing boots and get ready to scoot across the dance floor! We invite you to enjoy a night of foot-stompin’ fun with live music featuring Redd Volkaert, the legendary Telecaster guitar Read more...
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Fiddle & Fork Festival

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June 12, 2026
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June 14, 2026
Fiddle & Fork Festival, presented by the Blue Ridge Music Center and The Bluffs Restaurant June 12-14, 2026 will be a weekend-long celebration of 250 years of Blue Ridge music and foodways. This inaugural year of the festival will include: An immersive dinner at The Bluffs featuring locally-sourced ingredients and recipes, with programming centered at the intersection of food and Read more...
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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM Visit our website for a schedule of weekly bands and to purchase tickets: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/category/friday-night-jamboree The Floyd Country Store has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience shared by old-timers and Read more...
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Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center - June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Check out the Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center! Concerts are held at the Outdoor Amphitheater Saturday evenings from 7-9 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tickets can be purchased in advance or day-of show. Event Schedule:  Saturday, May 23rd Shawn Camp Saturday, May 30th Songs from the Road Band Saturday, June 6th Laurelyn Dossett Band + Read more...
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The Loose Strings Band at The Floyd Country Store

June 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
THE LOOSE STRINGS BAND LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM $20 – GENERAL ADMISSION | $25 – RESERVED $10 – KIDS 12 & UNDER LIVESTREAM: $5 Tickets available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or online at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/qpxvvo7oxe The Loose Strings Band consists of Channing Combs (guitar), Grace Davis (bass), Lindsey Nale (mandolin), Read more...
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The Loose Strings Band at The Floyd Country Store

June 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
THE LOOSE STRINGS BAND LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM $20 – GENERAL ADMISSION | $25 – RESERVED $10 – KIDS 12 & UNDER LIVESTREAM: $5 Tickets available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or ONLINE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/qpxvvo7oxe The Loose Strings Band consists of Channing Combs (guitar), Grace Davis (bass), Lindsey Nale (mandolin), Read more...
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The Country Troubadours at the Country Cabin II - June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Make your way to the Country Cabin II for a chance to see The Country Troubadours. The Country Troubadours have been performing in local and regional venues since 2011. The band specializes in traditional country music, specifically from the 1980s and 1990s. Tickets can be purchased day of the event at the Country Cabin II. ADMISSION PRICES* $6 Adults | $1 Read more...
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The Crooked Road Ramblers at the Carter Family Fold

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June 13, 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Save the date for The Crooked Road Ramblers at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday, June 13th! The Crooked Road Ramblers are an old-time band from the Blue Ridge Mountains, steeped in the traditional music of the area. You can find them providing a mixture of instrumental dance music, old ballads, traditional country, and bluegrass at notable venues across the Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - June 14, 2026

June 14, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be our audience!  THE MUSIC STARTS AT 1:30pm and it is open to the public and free for everyone!  Sunday Music Jams are a great way to Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Perfect your dancing with weekly line dance lessons at The Country Cabin! Beginner Lessons:  6:00 – 7:15 PM Intermediate Lessons:  7:15 – 8:30 PM $5 single session | 6 week session – $30 For more information, please contact 276-393-6449.  Read more...
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Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the weekly Monday night jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA. Bring your instrument and friends for a night full of music along The Crooked Road. In the warmer months, folks will gather outside under the pavilion. Once it cools down, the jam is held inside the museum. Read more...
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Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree - June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
The Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree is an Affiliate Venue of The Crooked Road. This jam is hosted by the Chilhowie Lions Club in Chilhowie, VA of Smyth County. Musicians, dancers, and listeners come each week to enjoy the fellowship and music. For more information about the Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree, please contact Ron Brickey at eclarkmixon@yahoo.com. Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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Fancy Gap Country Store Jam - June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Fancy Gap Country Store is an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road located in Fancy Gap, VA of Carroll County. The Fancy Gap Country Store is a BBQ restaurant, ice cream parlor, and old country store all in one. The Store offers authentic food and family hospitality, all while providing a place for old-time and bluegrass music to live Read more...
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