Honor the legacy of Rappahannock native John Jackson and the rich history of the Piedmont Blues 🎸 on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Castleton Meadows, 671 Castleton View Road, Castleton, VA
Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension. Celebrate the legacy of John Jackson and the rich history of Piedmont Blues during an afternoon full of incredible live music, food trucks, family fun and more.
Get ready to tap your feet and groove to the music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sounds of the Piedmont Blues. There will be historical displays, talks about John Jackson's Rappahannock roots, his family and music. There will also be food trucks on site. Bring the whole family - STUDENTS ARE FREE! Artist performing at our 2025 Festival:
Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr. Corey Harris
Valerie and Ben Turner
Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman
Andrew Alli and Josh Small
Bobby G and the Heavies
Jeffery Scott – John Jackson’s nephew
Jim Lloyd and J.A.M. – Junior Appalachian Musicians
Justin Golden and the Rhapsody Project-Richmond Chapter
Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/40fLE3q
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kenner Love, Rappahannock Office, Virginia Cooperative Extension at (540-675-3619/TDD*) during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 10 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
