2026 Pearisburg Festival in the Park
Venue: Pearisburg Community & Recreation Center, Pearisburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Sports, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
The 41st Pearisburg Festival in the Park will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 and Saturday, June 6, 2026 on the grounds of the Pearisburg Community Center.
Saturday Schedule:
• 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Car Show
• 9:00 AM: DJ Music
• 10:00 AM: Terry Mullins
• 11:00 AM: Appalachian Hoedowners
• 12:00 PM: Giles Mission Fashion Show
• 12:00-2:00 PM: Firetruck Rides
• 1:00 PM: Jonah Carden
• 3:00 PM: Kory Wirt
• 4:00 PM: Samantha Chambliss & Michael Cullipher
• 6:00 PM: David Francisco
• 6:00 PM: AllStar Entertainment Wrestling (Ballfield)
• 6:30 PM: Daniel Davis
• 7:30 PM: Makenzie Phipps
• ~10:00 PM: Fireworks
This year, the Pearisburg Festival in the Park celebrates its 41st anniversary bringing carnival rides, live entertainment, special activities, vendors and crafters to Giles County.
Saturday begins with DJ music on the front lawn and artisans vendors at 9:00 AM. Guests can get autographs from WWE Hall Of Famer, The Boogie Woogie Man, Jimmy Valiant on Saturday as well. All Star Entertainment Wrestling returns on the ballfield at 6:00 PM.
The Giles Masonic Lodge will host a Festival Car Show. Entry is $20.00 per vehicle. Vehicles will be judged and prizes awarded in multiple categories.
The Pearisburg Fire Department will host free, community fire truck rides from 12:00-2:00 PM from the Wenonah Avenue pickup through town and back! This is open to all.
Set to conclude the festival, the fireworks are always a big hit. They’ll start after dark around 10 PM. The fireworks will be viewable from around town, not just the festival grounds.
Admission is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase. Pre-sale wristbands will be available in advance from the Pearisburg Town Hall for $20.00. Wristbands will also be sold at the Festival for $25.00. Rides will operate on Friday from 5:00-10:00 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM - 10 PM. Guests can also purchase individual tickets.
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive "museum on wheels", the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will also be in attendance. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history straight to us. The Mobile Museum at Festival will be open, Friday from 5-10 PM and Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM.
Free shuttle bus service is offered both nights. Those planning to attend the festival may park behind the courthouse, ride the shuttle, and be dropped off at the front lawn of the Pearisburg Community Center. The shuttle will make continuous loops every 10-15 minutes.
Chairs and blankets welcome.
The event is rain or shine.
• Friday Event Listing: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926329
The Pearisburg Community Center is located at 1410 Wenonah Avenue in Pearisburg, VA.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/PearisburgFestivalinthePark or https://www.facebook.com/events/1251930340393639.
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