Downtown Grundy will once again come alive with music, food and family-friendly entertainment when Spirit Fest returns on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The annual festival, a community tradition since 2009, will take place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Grundy. Admission is free, and organizers invite residents from across Buchanan County and the surrounding region to spend the day enjoying live entertainment, children’s activities, local vendors and a variety of food options.
One of the festival’s biggest attractions will be its lineup of live music on the main stage.
Bluegrass favorites Cody Hagerman & Still Pickin’ will kick off the entertainment Bluegrass favorites Cody Hagerman & Still Pickin’ will kick off the entertainment from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys will follow from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., bringing the traditional mountain sound made famous throughout Southwest Virginia.
The festival will close with a performance by From the Edge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys will follow from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., bringing the traditional mountain sound made famous throughout Southwest Virginia. The festival will close with a performance by From the Edge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Festivalgoers will also have the opportunity to browse vendor booths featuring handmade crafts, woodwork and other locally made items while learning more about community organizations through informational displays.
A variety of food trucks will be on site throughout the day, offering everything from festival favorites to specialty menu items.
Spirit Fest has become one of Grundy’s signature annual events, drawing families, friends and visitors together to celebrate the community while supporting local businesses and organizations.
Whether attending for the live music, children’s activities, local shopping or food, organizers say the festival offers something for every age.
