A full headliner announcement paired with a brand-new location top Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Production’s November 1 announcement of FloydFest 23~Forever, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday to Sunday, July 26 to 30, 2023, at its new home, dubbed “FestivalPark,” located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va.

Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Productions celebrate more than two decades of bringing the artistry of live music into full focus via the art of the festival with the announcement, which features a listing of arguably the most powerful headliners in the festival’s history. Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Productions added five more bands on Thursday to its emerging lineup for FloydFest 23~Forever, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday to Sunday, July 26 to 30, 2023, at its new home, dubbed “FestivalPark,” located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. In addition to lineup additions, Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Productions also announced CashorTrade as the official ticket exchange for FloydFest 23~Forever, the first-ever line of FestivalPark merch and detailed information on the FloydFest Bus Stop Special-Edition Vinyl Fundraiser. Announced today are Colorado’s newgrass legends Leftover Salmon; the psychedelic-plus-traditional-bluegrass marriage of KellerGrass ft. The Hillbenders; the vocal powerhouse paired with psychedelic-soul of Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast; the gospel pipes, acoustic-rock and heart-felt lyricism of J.R. Carroll; and the antics, energy and phenomenon that is Sexbruise? These new acts will support extraordinary headlining performances from the world-famous legendary rock visionaries, The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow and Goose, as well as an incredibly strong class of additional acts: Elle King, Yelawolf and Shooter Jennings Present: Sometimes Y, Ripe, Shane Smith & The Saints, Atlin Gün, Nikki Lane, The Hip Abduction, Ian Noe, Neighbor, Eggy,  The Wilder Blue, Maggie Rose, Circles Around The Sun, Town Mountain, Tanner Usrey, Pony Bradshaw, Grady Spencer & the Work, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Little Stranger, Into The Fog, The Wilson Springs Hotel. plus FloydFest 22~Heartbeat On-the-Rise winner, Palmyra, and runner-up, The Jared Stout Band. The third round of lineup additions for FloydFest 23~Forever is set for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, with more to follow.

“For this year’s program, I wanted to ensure that the quality FloydFest is known for remains true and endearing to the thousands who flock to our unforgettable experience on the mountain,” said Kris Hodges, FloydFest producer and founder. “By bringing in some of the nation’s best rock, country, jam and Americana artists, FloydFest continues to be ‘Forever’ making strides in the industry … and beyond. Our new location and next level experience will be sure to tantalize all senses and awaken the spirit in all who attend.”
Blue Cow Arts and Across-the-Way Productions released tickets for FloydFest 23~Forever at noon ET on Monday, Nov. 1, 2022, via its brand-new www.floydfest.com, as well as a hefty sampling of the artist lineup that will descend on Floyd County, Va., July 26 to 30, 2023.  A direct link to tickets is only a click away. Ticket prices will stay the same through Dec. 31, 2022, with the first price increase — in tandem with the release of single-day GA tickets — scheduled for Jan. 1, 2023. Subsequently, ticket prices will increase again on April 1, 2023, again on July 1, 2023, and for the final time when gates open for the festival on July 26, 2023, if tickets remain. The second round of lineup additions for FloydFest 23~Forever is set for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, with more to follow over the next six or more months.
“Welcome to our new home and thanks for continuing the ride,” said John McBroom, FloydFest co-owner and CEO. “FloydFest is the people, and the new setting will bring us closer. See y’all in Floyd in July.”

That ride in 2023 will feature extraordinary headlining performances from the world-famous legendary rock visionaries, The Black Crowes; one of the most vital and thrilling forces in present-day rock-and-roll, My Morning Jacket; nine-time GRAMMY AWARD-recipient Sheryl Crow; and Connecticut’s indie-groove all-stars experiencing a meteoric rise, Goose. On the journey to becoming legendary themselves, the rest of the talent of the initial announce — as well as the headliners — can be discovered, explored and devoured via extensive bios, links and playlists by visiting here.
In fact, the new information available on the newly designed FloydFest.com goes on ‘Forever’ — visit the site to find:
• Brand-new and expanded FAQs, including info by ticket type and pricing tiers:
• A brand-new Site Map, which will be regularly updated throughout the season:
• The valued Partners of FloydFest 23~Forever:
• The evolving lineup, artist information, playlists and links:
• Rules, a packing list and directions:

Glamping info: Cause that’s what we do.

• Area lodging info:
• A Spotify playlist featuring artists from FloydFest 23~Forever:

• Information on Festival Experiences (such as Outdoor Adventure and the Children’s Universe), plus access to customer service, booking contacts, vendor info, volunteer info … and more!

“Our endgame has always been to become the gold-standard example of a ‘boutique’ festival, and now, with a new home, and with the stated goal to park and camp each-and-every patron on one site — eradicating the need for offsite lots and offsite shuttles — our dream is manifesting into reality. We are grateful, we are energized, we are inspired — and we’re doing this for our patrons,” said Sam Calhoun, chief operating officer of FloydFest and Across-the-Way Productions. “What we have created as a festival and family over the past two decades has blossomed into a year-round, indelible intention and lifestyle. Our renewed mission is to sustain this family for years and years to come. What we have curated and originated is bigger than each of us, and it deserves to go on ‘Forever.’”

Having debuted at FloydFest 19~Voyage Home (2019), and then flourishing during FloydFest 21~Odyssey (2021), the FloydFest Bus Stop — a psychedelic-painted school bus that has been converted into a professional recording studio — hosted yet another incredible assemblage of artists during FloydFest 22~Heartbeat (2022), and those recording sessions recently premiered on social media and on a dedicated YouTube channel (“FloydFest Bus Stop”): . The FloydFest Bus Stop is set to return for FloydFest 23~Forever, after receiving national press for its distinctive content and unique presentation.

As always, FloydFest will also include vibrant and varied vendors, quality craft brews and chews, healing arts, workshops and whimsy, camping and children’s activities, outdoor adventure, onsite art installations and a final lineup featuring almost 100 artists performing on six stages over five days.
FloydFest is located at its new home, “FestivalPark,” located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. Find detailed directions, a packing list and rules by visiting here. Extensive, detailed and updated FAQs can be found by visiting here.

Tickets? Yes. Right here. 

Life is always mo betta when you have tickets in hand. Perchance folks will make plans because of your progressive decision. FloydFest is a no-nonsense party and an annual family reunion. There’s a good chance you might even run into those crazy cousins from Asheville. You know what to do.

For more information, call (888) VA-FESTS or email info@floydfest.com. Stay informed via FloydFest’s newsletter and find FloydFest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Patrons can also opt-in for the FloydFest Text Club by texting “FloydFest” to 540-215-2002 on their mobile device.

From the wrangler’s archives visit past mistakes with FloydFest “21: The Inmates are Running the Asylum and FloydFest “22: The Last Dance on Buffalo Mountain. We are excited to present our new improved Pickin’ Tent and Trading Post featuring our new arts and crafts pavilion. Come visit the kinder, gentler Kamp Happiness with its lemonade stand and book club. New operating hours are 9am to 9pm with a hard shut down at eleven. FloydFest “23: Forever. Start working out now. You’re gonna need it.

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Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. invites patrons to embark on an ‘Odyssey’ to celebrate FloydFest 21, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday to Sunday, July 21 to 25, 2021, in Floyd, Va.

Welcome to FloydFest 21~Odyssey — five days of Music, Magic, and Mountains, in the picturesque paradise at Milepost 170.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway — featuring vibrant and varied vendors, quality craft brews and chews, healing arts, workshops and whimsy, camping and children’s activities, outdoor adventure, onsite art installations and a final lineup featuring 100 artists performing on nine stages over five days.

Floydfest 2021 Lineup

The Avett Brothers, Billy Strings, Old Crow Medicine Show, Turkuaz with Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light, Whiskey Meyers, Goose, Leftover Salmon, Keller Williams, Molly Tuttle, The Band of Heathens, Nicole Atkins, Devon Gilfillian, Brent Cobb, Keller and the Keels, Andy Frasco and the U.N., Katie Pruitt, Acoustic Syndicate, Hogslop String Band, Consider the Source, L.A. Edwards, The Broadcast, Travers Brothership, Rebekah Todd and the Odyssey, Stephen Lewis and the Big Band of Fun, Mama Said String Band, Big Daddy Love, L Shape Lot, Tara Dente, Melt, The Josephines, Goodnight, Texas, Goodfellers, Lance Thomas, Abby Bryant and the Echoes, Hot Trail Mix, The Ambassador, Apex, Blue Mule, Chupacabras, The Dead Reckoning, Dharma Bombs, Empty Bottles, Exit 109 Bluegrass, The Floorboards, Gote, Isaac Hayden Project, The Jam, James Lageaux, John McBroom, Jordan Harman, Lazy Man Dub Band, Mike Mitchell Band, My Radio

Photo by Jerry Friend

On The Rise 2021

49 Winchester, Ashley Heath and Her Heathens, Bailey Bigger, Bandits on the Run, Big Atomic, Casey Noel, Chance McCoy, Christian Lopez, Darzo, Dr. Bacon, Free Union, Grizzly Goat, Into the Fog, Music Radio Co, Nicholas Jamerson and the Morning Jays, Orange Culture, Pressing Strings, Restless Legs String Band, Sexbruise?, Short and Company, Taylor Scott Band, Thunder and Rain, Unaka Prong

FloydFest recently won two Best of the Blue Ridge 2021 awards from Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine and was a runner-up in two more categories.

• Music Festival (Overall): Winner
• Music Festival Missed Most in 2020: Winner
• Family Friendly Festival: Runner-Up
• Rowdiest Festival: Runner-Up

FloydFest Rules

• No weapons
• No outside alcohol (FloydFest features multiple beer and wine gardens, where adult beverages are sold for a reasonable price. Coolers will be searched; outside alcohol will be confiscated.)
• No drugs (Those found in possession of illegal substances will be immediately turned over to police.)
• No dogs on the festival site, campgrounds, or in parking lots. Especially Chihuahuas.
• No open-air fires (small gas stoves are allowed)
• No glass
• No wristband, no admittance (Violation is trespassing and subject to eviction and arrest.)
• No frowning

Delta Lot Chronicles

Find the fray and visit the Kamp Happiness Interactive Pleasure Palace in the heart of Delta Lot. It’s the one-stop shop for face painting, heavy gluten and loud, unapologetic jams. Join the Roanoke Mafioso as they reunite for yet another in a series of epic FloydFest adventures.

Shuttles will run from the Delta Lot to the Festival Site and back from 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday. (A smaller shuttle service will also run between 2 and 9 a.m. daily.)

Interested in carpooling? Ride Solutions can help! Visit here for more info: HTTP://RIDESOLUTIONS.ORG/FLOYDFEST

This five-day celebration of music & art is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia featuring outdoor adventures, vibrant and varied vendors, quality brews and chews, healing arts, workshops, children’s activities, art installations, and a lineup featuring more than 100 artists on nine stages. FloydFest 21~Odyssey is set for July 21-25, 2021, at our longtime home at Milepost 170.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd, Va.

Covid Safety Plan

Festival Site Address
894 Rock Castle Gorge Road Floyd, VA 24091

Delta Lot Address
2889 Helms Road Meadows of Dan, VA 24120

Thanks to Sam and Brian at Across the Way Productions for allowing the wranglers to be part of the glorious fun for the third year. Check out the wook wranglers archives for the 2020 Virtual Scrapbook and the Relative Importance of Sleep at a Festival. Visit Kamp Happiness at Delta Lot for complimentary dialysis and free legal advice.  Keep up with the wranglers as we head continue the Florida Spring Tour to Fool’s Engagement and Suwannee Rising.        Namaste.

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