Floyd Living Traditions Festival
2025
The Floyd Living Traditions Festival Returns!
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Floyd Center for the Arts | Free & Family-Friendly
Join us for the third annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, a day-long celebration of Floyd County’s traditional arts and music. Experience the region’s rich cultural heritage through live demonstrations, performances, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and more!
Kick off the festivities at the Floyd Country Store on Friday, August 22 at 5:30 PM with a special edition of the Friday Night Jamboree!
Highlights include:
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Collection of artifacts on display from the Old Church Gallery
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Demonstrations
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Live music and dance
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Interpretive performances and presentations about our rich local artistic heritage
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Vendors showcasing and selling both traditional and contemporary art
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Hands-on kids activities
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Community Art Project encouraging all festival-goers to join in!
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Food vendors:
FCA Food Tent - Copper Dog & Co. - The Vittle Wagon
(Turner Family Farms)
The Living Traditions Festival is made possible by support from:
Coming Soon - 2025 Festival T-Shirt
See last's year design below (still available for purchase at FCA)
Demonstrations
Basketry
Luthiery
Woodworking
Spinning & Weaving
Blacksmithing
Pottery
Quilting
Limberjacks
Soapmaking
... AND MORE!
Music & Presentations
The festival will have two distinct stages
Outdoor Stage for Music: Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of traditional Appalachian music, featuring live bands throughout the day!
Indoor Stage for Presentations: Engage your mind with enlightening presentations that delve into the heart of cultural heritage, offering insights into the stories, skills, and knowledge that define our community.
FULL LINE-UP TO BE ADDED SOON!
Festival Activities
Additional information coming soon!
Storytelling
Sheep Sheering
Kids Crafts
Community Art Activity