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:
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: Highlands Writers Fair at SWVA Higher Education Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Abingdon Vineyards Tour at Abingdon Vineyards
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Antiques & Vintage Show at SWVA Higher Education Center
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Farm Tour: Food. Flowers. Fiber
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Snorkeling in Whitetop-Laurel Creek at Mount Rogers Recreation Area/Straight Branch parking lot
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Juried Fine Art Show at The Arts Depot
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM: Snorkeling in Whitetop-Laurel Creek at Straight Branch parking lot