75 years ago, Robert Porterfield began a cultural experience unparalleled to our region. The Virginia Highlands Festival has continued to grow in size and scope to become a destination for tourists and a beloved regional cultural resource for the arts, history and culture of Southwest Virginia.

Schedule:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Writers & Readers Days Workshops at SWVA Higher Education Center

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Juried Arts & Crafts Show at Virginia Highlands Festival 110 W. Main St., Abingdon

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Early Bird Shopping: Antiques & Vintage Show at SWVA Higher Education Center

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Highlands Writers Fair at SWVA Higher Education Center

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Antiques & Vintage Show

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Stream Discovery at White's Mill

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM: Juried Fine Art Show: Winners Announcement at The Arts Depot

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Lecture: Fly Fishing at SWVA Higher Education Center

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Diamond Gala featuring Good Shot Judy at The Martha Ballroom