Thank you to our Festival friends and fans for your support over the past year.  While we are cautious about the first half of 2021, we are excited to announce that in the second half of the year we are planning a full slate of festivities!

Friday, July 23 - Sunday, August 1
72nd Virginia Highlands Festival

Thursday, October 7 - Saturday, October 9
6th annual Plein Air Abingdon festival

November 19 - December 5 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
2nd annual Holiday Market at The Martha

We will keep an eye on the COVID situation and as always, your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. To that end, most summer Festival programs will take place at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, where we can ensure cleanliness and comfort of our attendees. We follow all health and safety protocols recommended or mandated by our state and local governments.

The Juried Arts & Crafts show will still take place in downtown Abingdon on the Barter Green, across from Barter Theater and next to The Martha. A shuttle will connect the two events for ease of access.

On behalf of our artists, board members, and program partners, we can hardly wait to see you later this year! 

Becky Brett

Executive Director