The Floyd Living Traditions Festival Returns August 22, 2026

The Floyd Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of the Floyd Living Traditions Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together the music, craft, stories, and traditions that make Floyd County such a special place to live and visit.

Now in its fourth year, the festival has quickly become one of Floyd County's signature cultural events. In 2025, more than 1,900 people attended, making it one of the largest community celebrations in the county and the largest event ever hosted by the Floyd Center for the Arts.

Presented by the Floyd Center for the Arts in partnership with the Floyd Country Store's Handmade Music School, the festival honors the rich artistic heritage of Appalachia while celebrating the artists, musicians, makers, and tradition bearers who continue to keep these traditions alive today.

Festival Kickoff Celebration

The celebration begins on Friday evening, August 21, with a special Floyd Living Traditions Festival kickoff during the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store. Additional details about the kickoff event will be announced soon.

What to Expect

Visitors can look forward to a full day of:

• Live traditional music and dance performances

• Craft demonstrations by regional artisans and tradition bearers

• Hands-on activities for children and adults

• Storytelling and cultural experiences

• Artisan vendors featuring handmade work

• Local food vendors

• Special exhibitions throughout the Floyd Center for the Arts campus

• Opportunities to meet artists, musicians, and craftspeople preserving Appalachian traditions

Across the festival grounds, guests will experience both traditional and contemporary Appalachian craft through demonstrations, exhibits, and interactive experiences that celebrate the creativity and cultural heritage of our region. From music and dance to handmade craft and storytelling, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

The Floyd Living Traditions Festival reflects the Floyd Center for the Arts' mission to connect people through visual arts, handmade craft, and music while honoring living traditions and embracing innovation. The event creates opportunities for multiple generations to learn from one another, ensuring that valuable cultural knowledge continues to be passed down and shared.

Artisan Vendor Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted for artisan vendors.

Artists working in handmade media are encouraged to apply. Work rooted in traditional Appalachian craft, as well as contemporary interpretations of those traditions, is welcome.

Booth Fee: $65 for a 10' x 10' space

Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026

Vendor Application:https://forms.gle/bMqFJiZqt6TCURsy7

More Details Coming Soon

Additional information about performers, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, artisan vendors, food vendors, and special activities will be announced throughout the summer.

Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend celebrating the art, music, craft, and living traditions that make Floyd such a special place.

The Floyd Center for the Arts is proud to participate in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative presented by Craft in America highlighting the importance of the handmade.

For updates and announcements, visit www.floydartcenter.org.

The Floyd Living Traditions Festival is made possible by Skyline National Bank, the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Tourism, the Town of Floyd, Floyd Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Floored LLC, and Red Hill General Store.