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Floyd Artisan Trail

May 30, 2024
Looking for a beautiful and serene way to begin your summer? Then look no further than the annual Floyd Artisan Trail being held June 8th, and 9th. The Artisan Trail is a free, self-guided tour that will highlight Floyd County’s businesses and artisanal attractions, including: pottery studios, art galleries, organic farms, innovative restaurants, unique shops, and comfortable lodging spots.

The Floyd Artisan Trail is a celebration of the rich and diverse creative community that we host here in Floyd County. Join this warm and welcoming community on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9, 10 AM - 5 PM by hopping on the trail and supporting our local artists! Venture deep into the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where local artisans and agrarian cultures share their creative passions and open their studio doors and pasture gates for an authentic Floyd experience! Visit local artisan studios, galleries & shops, farms & markets, restaurants & lodging sites. Learn more about skills handed down through generations, and embrace the contemporary art forms that have evolved in this unique region. Meet potters, woodworkers, jewelers, glass artists, fine artists, photographers, beekeepers, farmers, and others – who look forward to sharing the story of their craft, art, or tradition.
 
Let's come together to celebrate the diverse talents that make our community shine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through our county's rich artistic landscape! Visit the Floyd Artisan Trail on June 8th and June 9th from 10 AM - 5 PM. Be sure to stop in at the Floyd Center for the Arts or the Floyd County Visitor Center to pick up a brochure and map or to ask questions.