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 - 4:00 PM: Hike: The Great Channels at Hayters Gap Community Center

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

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

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Arts & Crafts Demos: FREE at The Martha

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Coffee Tasting at Wolf Hills Coffee

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Coffee Tasting at Wolf Hills Coffee

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: FREE Lecture w/Admission: Antiques & Vintage Show at SWVA Higher Education Center

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Tour: Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Sip 'n Shop: Exclusive shopping, Antiques & Vintage Show at SWVA Higher Education Center

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Blue Door Garden Farm Tour & Workshop at Blue Door Garden Farm