If You Love Music, Then You Can’t Miss These 17 Summer Festivals In Virginia
Summer means longer days, nicer weather, vacations and backyard barbecues. But the best part about summer for many people in Virginia is music. From fiddling contests and mountain music celebrations to long weekend festivals with top name artists and camping, the summer music festival scene in Virginia is hard to beat.
Check out these 17 festivals that are coming up here in Virginia and start planning your summer now!
Dinwiddie County - Three days of music, camping and fun at the Virginia Motorsports Park. This annual event features some of the top names in traditional country, bluegrass and mountain music.
Abingdon – Throughout the year, the Crooked Road is the place to go for traditional mountain music – and this year celebrates the first ever region-wide festival. Join world-class bluegrass, gospel and old-time mountain musicians at more than 30 stops along the Crooked Road for a week long celebration of Virginia’s heritage music, dance and culture.
Doswell – This year’s annual CountryFest features the Charlie Daniels’ Band and the Swon Brothers. A full day of music, demolition derbies, food and funky vendors that you won’t want to miss.
Mouth of Wilson - Taking place on the third weekend in June, this festival features traditional music from all over and highlights up and coming new artists. A portion of the proceeds are used as scholarship funds to help young artists continue their art and education.
Hampton – For 45 years, the Hampton Jazz Festival has showcased the best of jazz, pop, R & B and blues. If you love good music, good friends and good times, then this day long festival needs to be at the top of your list.
Orkney Springs - Featuring some of the best mainstream, traditional, alternative and classical music, this eclectic line-up ensures that there is music for any one, any age, any time. With shows running throughout the summer, from July – September, you have plenty of opportunities to catch some of your favorite groups.
Roseland - Held at Wintergreen Resort, this month long celebration of classical music and the arts showcases some of the most talented musicians, vocalists and orchestras available anywhere. This year’s event celebrates 20 years of bringing world-class music to the Virginia mountains.
Stuart – Come for the day or stay through the weekend, either way you don’t miss this celebration of bluegrass at Wayside Park in Stuart.
Mt Solon – Held at Natural Chimneys Park for three years running, this festival is host to an incredible line-up of roots, Americana, traditional and alternative musicians. With camping and other accommodations available, you won’t want to miss this amazing collection of artists and performers.
Mineral – Celebrating their 32nd year of operation, the Mineral Bluegrass Festival is a 3-day celebration of bluegrass music with fun for the whole family. Be sure to bring a lawn chair so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the music.
Norfolk – As Hampton Roads longest running jazz festival, this festival brings the best of music and entertainment together in to 2 fun-filled days on the beautiful Norfolk Waterfront.
Winchester – Join the Winchester community for an incredible day of music and fun while helping to support Habitat For Humanity of Winchester and Frederick County.
Floyd – Floydfest features some of the top names in progressive, alternative, Americana and international music side-by-side with activities, events and absolute fun for any age. Camping or day tickets are available and an amazing time is guaranteed.
Galax – This year marks the 80th annual Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax. This annual event continues to be one of the finest displays of country and mountain music as hundreds of musicians gather to play and compete. Camping and day tickets are available.
Maymont Park – For three days this summer, more than 20 of the best local, national and international jazz musicians gather at Maymont Park to bring you 3 days of amazing music in one of the most beautiful settings in Richmond.
Winchester - This multi-day festival celebrates the life and music of Winchester’s own Patsy Cline – one of the most influential and legendary country music artists of all time.
Arrington – Some of the top names in Americana, folk and alternative music gather at this 4-day event. Camping, craft beer, great food and even better music makes this an event that you won’t want to miss.
Get your summer started right with great music from some of the finest singers, songwriters, performers and artists in the world. And be sure to tell us about any music festivals that you are planning to attend. Are there some we have left off the list?
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