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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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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - August 27, 2026

August 27, 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 - August 27, 2026

August 27, 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: Honky Tonk Dance Party / SWVA Honkey Tonk All-Stars / Jesse Smathers & Nick Goad

August 27, 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
JOIN US, Thursday, August 27, 2026 for a special Honky Tonk Dance Party with SWVA HONKY TONK ALL-STARS featuring Redd Volkaert, Rachael Hester, Silas Hamilton and more! Plus an amazing opening set by JESSE SMATHERS & NICK GOAD We are excited to announce our 9th Annual Floyd Small Town Summer Event Series in the Warren G Lineberry Memorial Park in Read more...
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Pickin’ in the Pound - August 27, 2026

August 27, 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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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - August 28, 2026

August 28, 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 - August 29, 2026

August 29, 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 Country Troubadours at the Country Cabin II - August 29, 2026

August 29, 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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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - August 30, 2026

August 30, 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 - August 31, 2026

August 31, 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 - August 31, 2026

August 31, 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 - September 1, 2026

September 1, 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 - September 1, 2026

September 1, 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 - September 3, 2026

September 3, 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 - September 3, 2026

September 3, 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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First Thursdays at the Cultural Center - September 3, 2026

September 3, 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 - September 3, 2026

September 3, 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 - September 4, 2026

September 4, 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 - September 4, 2026

September 4, 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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New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters

September 4, 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
The Rex Theater’s Hometown Harmonies Series Presents: New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters A free show to celebrate the musical heritage of Galax, VA. Named for the original Bogtrotters and for a small stream that runs through Galax, the present day line up consists of guitarist Dennis Hall, fiddler and vocalist Eddie Bond, his wife Bonnie Bond on bass and vocals, Josh Read more...
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Albert Hash Memorial Festival

September 5, 2026
The Albert Hash Memorial Festival takes place every year in Mouth of Wilson, VA in Grayson Highlands State Park. This festival honors Albert Hash, a beloved fiddler and master fiddle maker from Whitetop. His memory is celebrated at this annual festival of old-time and bluegrass music, dancing, food, crafts, and luthiers. Albert Hash founded the Whitetop Mountain Band, who plays Read more...
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Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center - September 5, 2026

September 5, 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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Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands at the Floyd Country Store

September 5, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 – 7:00 PM Tickets: General Admission – $25.00 | Reserved Seating $30.00 $12.50 – 12 and Under Tickets available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or online here: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/lwxzmk81jp/laurie-lewis-the-right-hands For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and Read more...
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Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival at Natural Tunnel State Park

September 6, 2026
Natural Tunnel State Park is located in Duffield, Virginia. The park features an 850 foot long and more than 10 story high natural tunnel carved out of the limestone mountainside. The park’s amphitheater is home to the Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival held each Sunday of Labor Day weekend at 3 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy the Pickin’ in Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - September 6, 2026

September 6, 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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Della Mae at the Floyd Country Store

September 6, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
DELLA MAE LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM (*doors at 6:30PM) $36 – GENERAL ADMISSION | $42 – RESERVED $18 KIDS 12 & UNDER LIVESTREAM: $15 Tickets available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or online here: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/57jm30169v/della-mae Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - September 7, 2026

September 7, 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 - September 7, 2026

September 7, 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 - September 8, 2026

September 8, 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 - September 10, 2026

September 10, 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 - September 10, 2026

September 10, 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 - September 10, 2026

September 10, 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 - September 10, 2026

September 10, 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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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - September 11, 2026

September 11, 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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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - September 13, 2026

September 13, 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 - September 14, 2026

September 14, 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 - September 14, 2026

September 14, 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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