Floyd County: Music, Art, and Hiking Trails

Floyd County brings together music and art with historic sites and hiking trails. There are different themes to consider when planning your trip: attending a concert, strolling past historic buildings, or taking a longer loop hike. The regional music route The Crooked Road winds through the mountains of southwest Virginia. In Floyd County, you’ll also find specific places to experience music, art, and local products.

Music and Cultural Experiences

The Crooked Road is a 330-mile driving route through the mountains of southwest Virginia. It connects ten major venues, as well as more than 60 affiliated venues and festivals. In Floyd County, the Floyd Country Store hosts the Friday Night Jamboree, Saturday Americana Afternoon, and Sunday Mountain Music Jam. The latter takes place year-round on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Another way to experience the local arts scene is the June Bug Center, a community arts center in Floyd. It offers classes, performances, and programs in theater, music, dance, and visual arts. The Floyd Center for the Arts offers exhibitions, studios, classes, concerts, and festivals. The Floyd Artisan Trail features 22 artisans at 16 locations in 2026, as well as workshops and demonstrations. These offerings range from individual art forms and classes to a trail involving multiple participants and locations.

Historic Sites and Nature Trails

At Mabry Mill, a short trail offers views of historic buildings: the Mabry Mill Trail, also known as the Mountain Industry Trail, is an easy 0.5-mile route with good views. The mill’s history also includes the work of Ed Mabry and his wife Lizzy, who spent three decades grinding corn, sawing lumber, and doing blacksmithing there. Cultural demonstrations take place at Mabry Mill on summer and early fall weekends.

The trails at Rocky Knob vary considerably in length and difficulty. The easy Rocky Knob Picnic Loop is one mile long and loops around the picnic area. The moderate Black Ridge Trail is a 3.1-mile loop from the Rocky Knob Visitor Center over Black Ridge and Grassy Knoll and back to the Visitor Center. The Smart View Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile loop around the Smart View Recreation Area. For a longer, more challenging hike, the 10.8-mile Rock Castle Gorge Trail leads from the campground over the ridge and Rocky Knob into the gorge, then back to the campground. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Rocky Knob Picnic Area is one of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s five original recreation areas. It includes a picnic area, campground, hiking trails, and scenic overlooks. Apple Ridge Farm has nine forest trails totaling five miles; they are open to the public by advance reservation. Its ropes course includes eight elements, two 55-foot climbing walls, and a 600-foot zipline. If you’d rather travel on two wheels, Floyd on 2 Wheels offers routes that start and end in Floyd and are suited to scenic rides through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Arts and Crafts, Exhibitions, and Visiting Hours

The Old Church Gallery displays more than 30 handmade artifacts, including quilts, audio recordings, books, baskets, and furniture. In 2026, the gallery welcomes visitors on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., through December 20; admission is free. The Floyd County Historical Society Museum also has set hours for 2026: it is open from April 10 through December 5, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., also with free admission. Check these visiting hours again before traveling.

For seasonal produce, the Floyd Farmers Market is another option: it runs from May through November on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and offers products from local farmers. Since it operates seasonally, it’s a good idea to check the hours before your visit. This makes it easy to plan a visit to the market, museum, gallery, and various trails around your travel interests.

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