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2026 Floyd Small Town Summer with American Aquarium and The Deer Run Drifters
Venue: Warren G. Lineberry Memorial Park, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: American Aquarium, The Deer Run Drifters
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Town of Floyd continues their 9th Annual Floyd Small Town Summer event series with American Aquarium and openers The Deer Run Drifters on Thursday, August 13, 2026 outside at Warren G. Lineberry Memorial Park.

American Aquarium is an alternative country and roots-rock band formed in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2006. Led by founder, primary songwriter, and frontman BJ Barham, the group is renowned for its gritty, high-energy live performances and raw, deeply person storytelling.

For nearly two decades, American Aquarium have pushed toward that rare form of rock-and-roll that’s revelatory in every sense. In their first seven years, the lineup played roughly 250 shows a year across multiple countries and states to build a grassroots following. Their 2012 album "Burn. Flicker. Die.", produced by Jason Isbell, marked a critical turning point and brought them wider Americana acclaim.

Links:

• http://www.americanaquarium.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/americanaquarium
• https://www.youtube.com/@americanaquarium/videos
• https://www.instagram.com/americanaquarium

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.

They logged 200+ shows across the East Coast and Midwest, toured the U.S., and released two acclaimed albums—Appalachian Blues (2013), praised for its raw tales of hardship, and Restless Youth (2015), which amped up their sound with rock-driven energy while keeping their authenticity intact.

Now, more than a decade later, The Deer Run Drifters are back. With a new lineup, a renewed sense of purpose, and fresh songs that embrace their traditional roots, the band is ready to rekindle their connection with fans. They’re doubling down on the grit and authenticity that made them a standout name in Americana music.

Links:

• http://www.thedeerrundrifters.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/TheDeerRunDrifters
• https://www.twitter.com/DeerRunDrifters
• https://www.instagram.com/thedeerrundrifters/

There will also be a ton of Kids Zone activities including petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, bubbles, crafts, yard games and more.

The Small Town Fall Festival Event Series is free and open to the public.

The Town of Floyd offers this series of free events to provide a fun, family-friendly atmosphere in downtown Floyd, VA. Featuring music, movies, face-painting, inflatables, games, food and beverage and special activities presented by a variety of community organizations from June 4, 2026 until August 27, 2026.

Bring your lawn chair(s) and/or blanket.

Gates will be open and access provided to the public starting at 6:00 PM.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://res.cloudinary.com/du5lfb5z3/image/upload/v1786549900/772137758_1688804709922032_8192705646811491642_n_ss8uqc.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://floydsmalltownsummer.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/floydsmalltownsummer/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1514707650007431 or https://www.instagram.com/floydsmalltownsummer/.