Floyd, VA

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10 жыл бұрын

Located on a wide, high plateau of rich farmland, Floyd was originally named Jacksonville for Andrew Jackson, seventh US president. Beginning in the 1970s, Floyd has become a mecca for artisans and "back to the land" proponents, with shops, galleries, restaurants and a vibrant farmers market. On Friday evening, residents and visitors flock to the Floyd Country Store for traditional music and dancing. The Jacksonville Center for the Arts offers classes and shows at the edge of town in a restored barn. Floydfest, an annual four-day celebration with seven stages and a wide variety of musical styles, takes place in July. Floyd is also home to County Sales, which distributes and preserves old time and bluegrass music.

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@summerursomarso9967 10 жыл бұрын

My friends think I'm crazy for wanting to move back home to this little town when I graduate, but there is no place I love more than Floyd County.

@MaiOfTheDay 4 ай бұрын

Woah this comment is so long ago, did you make it?

@atilax6452 Ай бұрын

I found Floyd, Va online recently. I have never been there before. But, for some reason, I get a feeling that tells me to go there. To go "back home". It's a strange feeling, but it's nice.

@steve5960 10 жыл бұрын

In the late 70"s I lived in Floyd for a few years, my father lived there for 30 years until he passed. Buffalo mountain, twin falls, good hard working people...God's country! Thanks for the memories....

@ghostmost2614 8 ай бұрын

Miss you Steve! 😑

@ThatLadyBird 5 ай бұрын

I had family in Copper Hill, spent many summers in Floyd Co growing up. Absolute gem, dont tell anyone.

@donkimble6319 Жыл бұрын

Been there several times and Country store.... Great breakfast at the Diner....

@oiaudacityio Жыл бұрын

The last time I was in that store it was called the Floyd county general store circa 1993 I love the fact that the jamboree still alive and well ❤️

@PLINKER 4 жыл бұрын

Mac Traynham is a friend of mine. Met him at Augusta Fest at Elkins W. Virginia back in 1994. Still making Banjos, Mac. Tom Frost

@danbailey96 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful area and farm land

@teaguewagner6513 5 жыл бұрын

If you only saw it 30 years ago and how the Friday night jamboree was. I used to put my gun, setting against the fence after deer hunting and walk to listen to bluegrass. The fence is behind the store and we still own all of that. They charge you now to come in. I guess the "new locals" like that. The best music was in the ally or in the hardware store next door. Upstairs was also awesome due to the fact they were the next coming to the stage. I just wish they would bring it back to where it was, go in have a good time do a little flat footing if you care to and listen to great banjo and fiddle music.

@nataliewood8930 8 ай бұрын

I want to tell you something, I grew up in Floyd as a teenager. It was my home, but I live on the coast of South Carolina but I miss my home.

@terraalagna7336 8 жыл бұрын

Love this place. It's my home. I've moved all over the country and kept coming back. Wouldn't want to raise my children anywhere else. Love my "POC" friends who live here too and continue to stay for years. Unfortunately there will also be racism. It's up to all of us to continue to fight the good fight. Something we Floydians know how get together to do.

@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын

Now this place needs to be on CBS Sunday Morning. Absolutely gorgeous.🇺🇸👍

@marshavia8558 11 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video! Floyd truly is a rare gem and I’ve always loved it. I think it’s calling me to come over tomorrow for some music. 😊

@MikeMitchellBand 10 жыл бұрын

" we have our own culture"

@JenniferCaldwellBillstrom 10 жыл бұрын

My home town! My bicycle tour company, Velo Girl Rides, is bringing a tour here in Oct. Looking forward to introducing more people to the area.

@brendagoenstaylor4794 3 жыл бұрын

Love this beautiful place, my family goes back many years, generations there, as well as Franklin Co, Callaway, surrounding areas. Such talented people....great presentation!

@stonewallbook 10 жыл бұрын

Great video! I brought my family to the country store last year and we loved it! If it were closer, I'd come every week!

@aprilmela9149 9 жыл бұрын

Been knowing bout Floyd for 35 years...looks like the secret is OUT!!

@bigred4335 3 жыл бұрын

This seems like a nice and wonderful place. I will pay a visit to this area to visit for myself

@annaturner5252 7 жыл бұрын

My lovely Grandma home Runnett Bag Rd But its all beautiful

@chillinwithCP59FIT 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to come for a visit this year.

@tonymyers7498 4 жыл бұрын

Who could hit the dislike button 4 times. I'm proud of Floyd .Hats off to Larry and Jerry Myers my cousins in Floyd

@summerursomarso9967 10 жыл бұрын

And that's my momma on there getting interviewed

@M96Swedish 8 жыл бұрын

I was at Bent Mountain for a wedding I wish we could have visited Floyd. From northwest Pennsylvania

@RossTVComedy 4 жыл бұрын

Floyd county truly is a gopher hole.

@wesleybarton6922 4 жыл бұрын

If anyone has access to public records or knows the history of the people of Floyd, my grandmother was Maude Burnett.

@943kate 8 жыл бұрын

I don't live in the town or county of Floyd but I have family living there. It's a peaceful place to go to. As for racism, I don't know. As for the Confederate flag, I believe people need to read to learn what the Confederate Flag stood for. It's a flag & not all of the Confederate soldiers were white. There are a lot of fine citizens in Floyd County.

@davidsparger3038 2 жыл бұрын

The people of Floyd can fly whatever Flag they want.

@MeadeSkeltonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it stays Trump country

@AFROvids 8 жыл бұрын

If you are black (or really any POC), I suggest you really think before you come visit Floyd. I'm a 19 year old black kid who grew up here for most of my life, and I'll tell you this town still has some very real problems. The Sons Of Confederate Veterans still march in our Christmas parade, we recently had a group "rally for the Confederate flag," and racism is still very prevalent in the school system and around town. Don't be fooled by this video (just count the number of black/POC you see in this clip lol). Just a warning!

@MeadeSkeltonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing racist about it

@davidsparger3038 2 жыл бұрын

Then don’t live here?

@potcommitted5355 7 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKuVatKQlpnPZYk.html A link about the first black person to graduate floyd county HS in 1960. She says something completely different then you, and that was 50 years before your time. Maybe YOU were the problem! I bet you lived on New Town Road, but acted like you grew up in the ghetto.