Locals headed to Floyd this weekend for the 30th Annual Winterfest & The Festival of Trees.

Thousands of people are taking in the last day of FloydFest, after a week of good times, great food, and gnarly tunes.

This is the first year the festival will be held at the new venue, FestivalPark in Check, Va.

Floyd us expected to have heavy traffic during the week of Floyd Fest.

Organizers of FloydFest said while last year's cancellation was a tough decision, they are now more prepared for this year's event.

Excitement is building as music lovers across the region look forward to the highly anticipated FloydFest.

You can now purchase tickets to FloydFest 24~Horizon.

FloydFest 24~Horizon tickets to go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 1

Hey, FloydFest fans! You can now own a piece of FloydFest’s history.

FloydFest will now officially have a new place to call home.

A co-founder of FloydFest is parting ways with the event after more than two decades of working together, according to Sam Calhoun with Across-the-Way Productions Incorporated.

Organizers say they had to make the difficult decision to cancel FloydFest this summer because of construction and permit delays.

FloydFest won’t be happening this summer, event leaders announced Thursday morning.

FloydFest 2023 has been canceled, according to event organizers.

FloydFest 2023 may look a little different than expected due to logistical factors, event leaders announced on Facebook.

Four more bands have been added to the already jam-packed lineup for next year’s FloydFest.

Five more bands have been added to the already jam-packed lineup for next year’s FloydFest.

FloydFest is bringing magic to the mountains next year with several bands set to perform.

On Tuesday, FloydFest organizers announced more details for their 2023 festival, including their new location at “FestivalPark” and a list of headliners.

Licensed counselors have early evidence kits on-site for DNA collection after a sexual assault.

Bring out the tents and the shades because FloydFest is here.

On Tuesday, crews cleared up after nearly a week of music in the mountains.

FloydFest brings people together near and far.

Thousands of people representing 46 different states and three different countries are enjoying FloydFest together this year.

FloydFest tweeted the news on Thursday saying that Sturgill Simpson had a different opportunity he couldn’t get out of. They also said they’re excited to welcome Billy Strings to the lineup. “We’ve all been away from live music experiences now for well over a year. And if we can do that and we’re going to do that, that’s going to be the marquee,” said Sam Calhoun, the COO of Across-the-Way Productions and FloydFest. AdFloydFest also posted its COVID-19 safety plan, which includes temperature screenings at each entrance, sanitizing surfaces, mask-wearing, social distancing and more.

“When one door closes, another swings wide open...”That’s what FloydFest organizers said about a change to the upcoming festival lineup, with Billy Strings replacing Sturgill Simpson. Here’s a statement from Simpson:“Unfortunately we are no longer going to be able to perform this year at FloydFest due to unexpected and unforeseen circumstances. FloydFest is a great independent festival and we highly encourage everyone to attend even though we cannot be there with you. See you on and down the road very soon.”Billy Strings won this year’s Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and was Billboard’s top artist of 2020 for both bluegrass categories. FloydFest 21 ~Odyssey is set for July 21 through 25, and tickets are available now.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s largest music festival is planning its return this year, which has been made easier with Virginia’s new COVID-19 guidelines. FloydFest will come back to Patrick County between July 21 and 25, social distancing restrictions permitting. Ralph Northam announced the capacity for outdoor entertainment will soon increase to 1,000 customers, an encouraging sign for FloydFest chief operating officer Sam Calhoun. “It’ll be amazing,” Calhoun said. “We’re just waiting with cautious optimism that we can get a higher number than that and have more of a large gathering on that mountain in a safe manner.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Get ready to jam out at one of the biggest music festivals in our region this summer. FloydFest has announced its lineup for 2021 after being canceled last year due to coronavirus restrictions. The festival will be July 21 through July 25, and The Avett Brothers, Sturgill Simpson, the Old Crow Medicine Show and the Turkuaz will be the headlining acts for the four-day event. The Avett Brothers aren’t a stranger to FlodyFest and were in FloydFest 4 during 2005. For more information visit their website.

ROANOKE, Va.- - It's almost time for FloydFest 2019. In two days, thousands of people will be attend the five day music and arts festival. But the boat just really speaks about the community and about being together on this voyage and coming home," said Sam Calhoun, CEO of Across The Way Productions and FloydFest. A lot of our Floyd people that come and see us on a regular basis are at this festival as well. FloydFest will happen over five days with more than 100 performances on eight different stages.