39th Annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
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Blue Ridge Museum and Institute 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum, Virginia 24088
Sample a day full of the folk traditions of rural Appalachia in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From bluegrass music pickin' to moonshine running, mule jumping to antique tractor pulls, this popular festival showcases first hand the heritage of the craftspeople, cooks, musicians and farmers that live in the region. From cheering on coon dog treeing competitions to strolling through more than 200 classic cars while savoring warm fried apple pies, the Blue Ridge Festival is a day of family entertainment not to be missed.