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SUMMER 2017
Running on Floyd time… Floyd is as much a state of mind as it is a destination. Located atop the magnificent Blue Ridge Plateau in southwestern Virginia, Floyd is a haven of natural beauty renowned for their hospitality and for a vibrant culture of music, arts, local foods and wines, and outdoor recreation. This summer so many great happenings and new events to check out in Floyd!
Jump in at Smith Mountain Lake.
Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway! Also be sure to check out the Bedford Wine Trail, Historic Centertown, and the Bedford Artisan Trail.
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Stay in the mountains, by the water, or somewhere in between!
Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson at Poplar Forest. @VisitBedfordVA
Discover 360-degree views at Sharp Top, Peaks of Otter.
Honor heroes at the National D-Day Memorial.
Bedford Area Welcome Center & Tourism 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523
The Town of Floyd is introducing “A Small Town Summer”. A series of free events taking place in The Warren G Lineberry Park (downtown Floyd) throughout the summer on Thursday evenings. The Floyd Plein Air Festival, August 14-19 is a new and exciting event where artists are invite to join fellow national and regional painters for a WEEK of plein air painting in sites across beautiful Floyd County, Virginia! Cirque Du Floyd @ Chantilly Farms - August 19, 4:00 pm 10:00 pm The event will feature an evening performance from New York City based acrobatic aerial cirque performers, ‘ImaginAerial’. Performing to international acclaim and sold out audiences around the globe, the group’s dynamic style of storytelling and distinctive acrobatics in the air and on the ground have made ImaginAerial one of the most sought after performance companies of
its kind. StoryUp, an aerial storytelling troop based in North Carolina, will be presenting aweinspiring tales with a unique twist that will capture the imagination of children and adults alike! Leading up to the evening’s spectacular aerial cirque performances, the event will feature captivating performance artists, roaming performers, live music, great food, beer/wine garden, activities for all ages and lots more excitement!
Other samplings of summer events: FloydFest Wednesday – Sunday, July 26 - 30 Chateau’s Black Dog Beach Festival Saturday, August 12 Floyd County Tractor Fun Run, Saturday, August 19 Floyd Chamber Rubber Duck Race! & Renew the New River Clean up in Floyd Saturday, August 26 Floyd Yoga Jam August 31- September 3
For more information about Floyd happenings, go to www.VisitFloydVA.com or stop by or call the Floyd Visitor Center, 109 East Main St. (across from the courthouse), 540-745-4407