Rocked and Rolled: Blue Ridge Rock Festival fans Still Waiting for Refunds
One year after the Blue Ridge Rock Festival was canceled, attendees are still waiting for refunds and expressing frustration over the lack of communication from organizers.
2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginiaโs weather
From wildfires to lack of snow to severe weather canceling a festival, 2023 did not fall short when it came to weather headlines.
Festival Fallout: Attendees come forward with claims of illness stemming from Blue Ridge Rock Fest
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of gastrointestinal illness stemming from the Blue Ridge Rock Fest.
Blue Ridge Rock Fest posts on social media in regard to cancellation, asks for patience
Three days after Blue Ridge Rock Fest was canceled, attendees are left wondering when or if they'll get their refunds.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves fans concerned over โunsafeโ conditions
Blue Ridge Rock Fest was cancelled this weekend due to severe weather; however, festival-goers say the weather was just the half of it.
Drivers urged to prepare for heavy traffic as thousands head to the Blue Ridge Rock Fest
Drivers should be prepared for a significant increase in traffic near the Virginia International Raceway in Halifax County.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves Pittsylvania County for Virginia International Raceway
Organizers announced Friday theyโre relocating the Blue Ridge Rock Festival from Pittsylvania County to the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Halifax County after facing challenges in 2021, including long lines for parking, camping, permits and vendors.
Original organizer of Blue Ridge Rock Festival speaks out after announcement of new management
Jonathan Slye tells us he will still be involved, but will work more on scheduling talent and marketing.
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Blue Ridge Rock Festival promoter owes more than $300,000 in unpaid bills to Pittsylvania County
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are owed to Pittsylvania County for its involvement in the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, according to county leaders.
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Nearly 3,000 pounds of leftover food from Blue Ridge Rock Fest donated to local food pantry
Extra food from campers and vendors at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival this past weekend did not go to waste.
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Blue Ridge Rock Fest wraps after issues with transportation, camping and other promises, say attendees
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival wrapped up Sunday after a long weekend of rock nโ roll music that was not without its problems.
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors approves Blue Ridge Rock Fest permit
Pittsylvania County leaders unanimously approved whatโs being billed as the second-largest rock festival in North America Tuesday night.