| Date: | August 02, 2025 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Venue: | Crooked Mountain Farm & Campground |
| Organizations: | Big Poppa Squat and the Squatters, The Deer Run Drifters |
| Cost: |
Advance Tickets: • Adults: $8.00 • Kids 6 & Older: $4.00 • Ages 5 & Under: Free At the Gate Tickets: $12.00
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| Description: |
Crooked Mountain Farm & Campground presents Pickin' Fest 2025 on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Enjoy a pickin’ good time at Crooked Mountain farm. Pick your own flower bouquet while listening to bands “pickin’” on the stage. Pick up lunch or dinner from one of our favorite local food trucks, check out some vendors and make it a day! Experience the soul-stirring sounds of live bluegrass and americana bands playing throughout the day. Enjoy performances from local talent and renowned artists in an outdoor setting that is perfect for music lovers. Music Lineup: • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Big Poppa Squat and the Squatters • 2:00-5:00 PM: Deer Run Drifters • 6:00-9:00 PM: Blue Drive Big Poppa and the Squatters are an eclectic group, mix of soul, country rock, folk and Americana. A true roots musician, Big Poppa Squat sings eloquently about hard times and harder living. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear him perform when he leaves his hollow for the lights of town. Link: https://www.facebook.com/backwoodscrooner/ The Deer Run Drifters (DRD) are a stringed quintet from the small mountain town of Floyd, Virginia. The group, all from former bands of different genres came together in mid 2012 to play a more Folk, Bluegrass and Americana sound. With one half of the band influenced by the sounds and lyrics of Alt-Country, and the other half deeply rooted in a more modern folk, The Deer Run Drifters have quickly carved themselves out a perfect spot in Americana music. Links: • http://www.thedeerrundrifters.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/TheDeerRunDrifters • https://www.twitter.com/DeerRunDrifters Stroll through vibrant, blooming fields and hand-pick your favorite flowers to take home. Whether you're looking for colorful wildflowers or lush blooms, this activity lets you connect with nature in a peaceful, scenic environment. Savor delicious local eats from food trucks and vendors offering a variety of tasty dishes. Refreshments and snacks will be available to keep you energized throughout the day. Food Trucks include Thai & More, 3 Brothers BBQ and American Legion Post 127 selling Funnel Cakes. Explore a variety of local artisans showcasing their handmade goods, making it the perfect spot for unique finds. Online tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for kids 6 and older and free for ages 5 and under. Day of event tickets are $12.00 at the gate for adults. To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickin-fest-tickets-1254905057809?aff=next3days. Flower Pickin is an additional cost. A Kids Pickin Jar is $5.00 per person, $15.00 for a mason sized jar, $25.00 for a small tin and $45.00 for a large 12" tin. Pack your picnic blankets, bring your friends and family, and get ready for a day of outdoor Pickin' fun at Crooked Mountain! If you would like to camp with us during this event, please purchase a Pickin Fest ticket and then book on our Hipcamp website at: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/virginia-crooked-mountain-j29h57vv?adults=1&children=0&srid=549d0582-634d-418c-af25-7cd61f9ad52a. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of music, nature, and community at Pickin' Fest! Whether you're there to pick flowers, enjoy the bluegrass tunes, or explore the activities, this is a day you won’t forget. Crooked Mountain Farm & Campground is located at 1378 Shooting Creek Road in Floyd, VA. Located four miles from downtown Floyd, right on the Crooked Road Historic Music Trail, and just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/bN5mMSCz/image.png. For more information, visit: https://www.crookedmtn.com/events-1 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickin-fest-tickets-1254905057809?aff=next3days or https://www.facebook.com/crookedmtn.va or https://www.instagram.com/crooked_mountain or call 540-541-9734. |