Over two dozen old-time regional foods will be prepared on site. In addition, the 2000 Blue Ridge Folklife Festival will include a special heirloom apple tasting area. Events will include the Virginia State Championship Coon Mule Jumping Contest, the Virginia State Championship Coon Dog Water Race, a horse pull, a horse and mule log skidding contest, and a coon dog treeing contest. Special demonstrations of sheep herding with dogs will be presented during the day. Quilts will also be sold in the Festival crafts area.
Parking is free.