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FloydFest returns Wednesday, heavy traffic expected

Music is set to return to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and starting Wednesday you can get your hands on tickets to FloydFest. (FloydFest)

FLOYD, Va. – Floyd’s annual FloydFest will be taking place from July 24 - July 28, with an expected attendance of 10,000 people, which is expected to cause heavy traffic. It is planned to be held at 5826 Floyd Highway North, a new venue featuring an overlook deck with a bar, on-site parking and more camping options.

Additionally, it’ll also have elements from the previous venue in Patrick County, including Yurts and Noah’s Ark.

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Drivers should use Route 8 and Route 221 for access into Floyd County from I-77, I-81, and Route 220, according to VDOT. Expect the Town of Floyd and its nearby routes to have heavy traffic volumes over the course of the event.

For more information on this year’s Floyd Fest, visit here.


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