THe Crooked Road comes to Front Porch Fest

Front Porch Fest welcomes The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail to the Blue Ridge Arts and Dance Tent, celebrating the musicians, storytellers, and traditions that have called these mountains home for generations. Enjoy intimate acoustic sets, heritage performances, and old-time music from Southwest Virginia's finest.

Friday, September 4, 2026

1:00 pm-2:15 pm- Jim Lloyd; The Barber and His Banjo. Enjoy tunes and tales from the decades long career of musician, storyteller, and professional barber, Jim Lloyd of Rural Retreat, VA. Discover how growing up in the coalfields of Virginia, surrounded by rich musical traditions can shape life, culture, and one's calling.

3:00 pm-4:15 pm- Kilby Spencer, Music of Grayson County. Grayson County, Virginia is known for its high peaks and the hotbed of musicians, dancers, and traditions that have taken place in the county for over 100 years. Grayson County native and musician, Kilby Spencer will share a snapshot of the county's musical history and explore what sets the Grayson Highlands apart in the old time music world.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1:00 pm-2:15 pm- Jack Tale Players, Ferrum, VA. Appalachia has been a repository for storytelling for generations, but no character has become more synonymous than that of Jack. Watch legendary Jack Tales come to life with Ferrum's own JackTale Players and be prepared, you might just become part of the story!

3:00 pm-4:15 pm- Ivy Sheppard & Eugene Wolf, Celebrating 100 years of The Carter Family. Southwest Virginia musicians Ivy Sheppard and Eugene Wolf bring a fresh look at the impact of Scott County, Virginia's Carter Family, the first family of Country Music. The duo explores the family's repertoire and the anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, known as the Big Bang of Country Music.

Proudly supported by Virginia is for Lovers

THE FULL BLUE RIDGE AND ARTS TENT SCHEDULE

Christina Holland, Scott Eustler, Ashby Logan Hill, Poet for the People, yoga with Heather & Joey, Vincent’s Legacy will also be joining us under the B.R.A.D. tent for some hands-on festival fun.

In the mornings, keep an eye out for Ashby Logan Hill, Poet for the People, hanging around the tent. You never know what words, stories, or inspiration you might find!

When the sun goes down, evening music brings lively sounds and big energy to the tent. Grab your friends, find a partner, and dance the night away!

Friday, Sept. 4

9:00–10:00 am — Yoga with Heather & Joey 🧘
10:30 am–12:00 pm — Christina Holland, Girl of the Holler 📖
Her fascinating, deeply personal story of growing up with her larger-than-life dad.
1:00–2:15 pm — Jim Lloyd, The Barber and His Banjo
3:00–4:15 pm — Kilby Spencer, Music of Grayson County
4:00–5:00 pm — Yoga with Heather & Joey 🧘

Saturday, Sept. 5

9:00–10:00 am — Yoga with Heather & Joey 🧘
10:30–11:30 am — Vincent’s Legacy 💛 + Front Porch Fest Barn Quilt Painting 🎨
Paint rocks, spread kindness, and create your own Front Porch Fest–themed barn quilt!
12:00–1:00 pm — Scott Eustler, An Equinox Tale 🌎
A thoughtful story about honoring and respecting our Mother Earth.
1:00–2:15 pm — Jack Tale Players
3:00–4:15 pm — Ivy Sheppard & Eugene Wolf
4:00–5:00 pm — Yoga with Heather & Joey 🧘

Sunday, Sept. 6

Scenic Radio brings us a special gospel set, followed by a square dance with Big Fat Gap. Come find the beat and let the music take over!