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

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Abingdon Farmers Market at Virginia Highlands Festival ,Remsburg Drive Abingdon

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Fly Fishing and Aquatic Entomology at Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

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

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: 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: Juried Fine Art Show at The Arts Depot

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Kitchen Tour presented by Berry Home Centers

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Tuatha Dea Concert at Delta Blues BBQ & Tumbling Creek Cider Company at Delta Blues BBQ