6 Stages

URW Lawn Stage

Lawn Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite

virginia is for lovers Lake Stage

Lake Stage | Photo by Roger Gupta

new belgium Pine Grove Stage

Pine Grove Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite

caesars virginia VIP Stage

VIP Stage | Photo by Nate Payne

waterbird Eye Level Stage

Eye Level Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite

atlantic union bank Kids' Stage

Kids' Stage | Photo by Rich Cox

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VIP EXPERIENCE

Down here, we run on ‘Festival time!’ So kick back, relax and enjoy the party! -Captain Party (Head of VIP Hospitality)

Please note, the VIP Hospitality is only accessible to VIP, Full Strut VIP and Artists.

Why do VIP and Full Strut tickets sell out in advance every year? Because being a VIP at Rooster Walk provides an amazing combination of perks, amenities, convenience and luxury.

A Full Strut VIP 4-Day ticket covers admission for (1) person from Thurs-Sun, VIP Primitive Tent Camping, (7) Meal Vouchers, (12) Beer Tickets (ages 21+), a $25 gift certificate to the Rooster Walk Merch Tent, access to the new, Full Strut-only Island + Tiki Bar, access to complimentary, Full Strut-only, pontoon boat rides, complimentary Beer+Wine Thur-Sun in the VIP Hospitality Tent, a Commemorative RW16 Full Strut wristband, plus full access to the exclusive VIP Hospitality Area, and more to be announced.

A VIP 4-Day ticket covers admission for (1) person from Thurs-Sun, VIP Primitive Tent Camping, (4) Meal Vouchers, (5) Beer Tickets (ages 21+), plus full access to the exclusive VIP Hospitality Area, which includes the always popular Free Pours at 4 Happy Hour Thur-Sun.

Here’s a full list of benefits for both Full Strut and VIP tickets:

  • Full Strut VIP Admission for all 4 days, beginning Thursday at 9am and ending on Monday at 9am.
  • (7) Meal Vouchers for use at our festival food vendors
  • (12) Beer Tickets (ages 21+), for use at any festival beer garden beyond the VIP Hospitality Area/Island (where you drink for free)
  • $25 gift certificate to the Rooster Walk Merch Tent
  • Complimentary beer, wine, seltzer, cider and nonalcoholic beverages on Thur-Sun in the VIP Hospitality Area located on the VIP Peninsula, overlooking Pop’s Pond
  • Exclusive access to the brand new Angler’s Choice Island + Tiki Bar located on Pop’s Pond.
  • Exclusive access to free pontoon boat rides on Pop’s Pond.
  • Complimentary commemorative RW15 Full Strut cloth wristband
  • Primitive camping in the exclusive VIP Tent Camping area, or the General Admission Camping area (your preference)
  • Exclusive VIP Stage Programming 
  • Access to the VIP-only Studio 15 bar with sidestage viewing of the Pine Grove stage (Be sure to bring your dazzling disco attire.) 
  • VIP On-site Golf Cart Shuttles to transport gear to VIP Tent Camping area from shuttle stop or from your paid on-site parking area if you have purchased a VIP or GA On-Site Parking Pass.
  • Complimentary hot showers
  • Complimentary bathroom trailer
  • Complimentary coffee & continental breakfast
  • Complimentary snacks and late-night food all at the VIP Hospitality Area
  • Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s cocktails bar and bloody mary bar (ages 21+).
  • Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s games (cornhole, ping pong, beer Olympics, etc.) and lounge area
  • Access to all six stages (VIP, Lawn, Lake, Pine, Eye Level & Kids’ Coop), all food and craft vendors, kids’ activities and outdoor experiences.
  • And more!
  • VIP Admission for all 4 days, beginning Thursday at 9am and ending on Monday at 9am.
  • (4) Meal Vouchers for use at our festival food vendors
  • (5) Beer Tickets (ages 21+) to use at any festival beverage garden
  • Complimentary “Free Pours at 4” Happy Hour (4-6pm) with live music at the VIP Stage
  • Primitive camping in the exclusive VIP Tent Camping area, or the General Admission Camping area. (Your preference.)
  • Exclusive VIP Stage Programming
  • Access to the VIP-only Studio 15 bar with sidestage viewing of the Pine Grove Stage.
    (Be sure to bring your disco dazzling attire.) 
  • VIP On-Site Golf Cart Shuttles to transport gear to VIP Primitive Tent Camping area from shuttle stop or from your paid on-site parking area if you have purchased a VIP or GA On-Site Parking Pass
  • Complimentary hot showers
  • Complimentary bathroom trailer
  • Complimentary coffee & continental breakfast
  • Complimentary snacks, late-night food all at the VIP Hospitality Area
  • Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s cocktails bar and bloody mary bar (ages 21+). 
  • Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s games (cornhole, ping pong, beer Olympics, etc.) and lounge area
  • Access to all six stages (VIP, Lawn, Lake, Pine, Eye Level & Kids’ Coop), all food and craft vendors, kids’ activities and outdoor experiences.

All parking and/ or camping upgrades must be purchased separately. VIP patrons can camp in either GA or VIP primitive tent areas, but keep in mind that GA patrons are not permitted to enter VIP areas.

For VIP Primitive Tent Campers, an on-site shuttle will transport you and your gear to the tent camping area from your paid on-site parking spot or from the shuttle stop if you decide to park off-site.

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VIP SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE

Step into a world of high-stakes fun at the Caesars Virginia Party Palace! We’re rolling out the red carpet to transform the VIP Hospitality Area into a luxurious casino playground. Shuffle up, ante up, and get ready for a weekend where the drinks flow smooth, the music hits just right, and the only gamble is how many good vibes you can handle.

Whether you’re feeling like a high roller (lookin’ at you, Full Strutters!) or just want to soak up the VIP scene, pack your lucky outfit and get ready for killer VIP band sets, competitive games, and the ultimate Rooster Walk VIP experience. No gamble required—just show up and let the good times roll!

Hours: 3:30pm-6pm (Thurs), 8am – 6pm (Fri-Sun)

Want to visit the casino during your Rooster Walk stay? The FREE Danville Shuttle runs on a constant loop to and from Caesar’s Virginia casino and our partner hotel, Comfort Inn & Suites, in Danville.

  • Casino themed photo booth 
  • yard games/activities for all ages. 
  • Back for year 4 (with a spin): RW VIP Poker Chip Hunt!
  • 3:30-6pm: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer & wine
  • 3:30-6pm: Caesar’s Virginia Island + Tiki Bar Open (Full Strut Only)
  • 3:30-6pm: Free Pontoon Boat Rides (Full Strut Only, must sign up in advance)
  • 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring Waterbird + Miller Lite + Potter’s Cider 🍺
  • 4:15-5:45 pm: Jacoozy 🎵
  • 5:45 pm: Last call at the Full Strut Island Tiki Bar + RW VIP Hospitality Bar (closes at 6)
  • 8ish-10am: Coffee & lite continental breakfast
  • 10am-6pm: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer & wine. 
  • 10:30am-Noon: Bloody Marys
  • 11am-6pm: Angler’s Choice Island + Tiki Bar open (Full Strut Only)
  • 11am-6pm: Free Pontoon Boat Rides (Full Strut Only, must sign up in advance)
  • 11:30am-12:30pm: Courtney Lynn & Quinn 🎵
  • Noon-6pm: The VIP Cocktail Bar opens
  • 1:45-3pm: Wolph 🎵
  • 2 pm-ish: High-roller snacks for VIP patrons (while supplies last) 🍴
  • 3 pm: Competitive Games — Flip Cup Tournament and more 🥇
  • 4-6 pm: “Free Pours at 4” Happy Hour featuring Sierra Nevada 🍺
  • 4:15-5:45 pm: Tan & Sober Gentlemen 🎵
  • 5:45 pm: Last call at VIP Bars (close at 6)
  • Sometime around midnight: Evening eats: quesadillas & wildcats 🤤 
  • 8ish-10am: Coffee & lite continental breakfast
  • 10am-6pm: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer & wine. 
  • 10:30am-Noon: Bloody Marys
  • 11am-6pm: Caesars Virginia Island + Tiki Bar open (Full Strut Only)
  • 11am-6pm: Free Pontoon Boat Rides (Full Strut Only, must sign up in advance)
  • 11:30am-12:30pm: Jules & The Agreeables 🎵
  • Noon-6pm: The VIP Cocktail Bar opens
  • 1:45-3pm: Mountain Grass Unit 🎵
  • 2 pm: High-roller snack for all VIP patrons (while supplies last) 🍴
  • 3 pm: Competitive Games 🥇
  • 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring New Belgium 🍺
  • 4:15-5:45 pm: Florencia & The Feeling 🎵
  • 5:45 pm: Last call at VIP Bars (close at 6)
  • Sometime around midnight: Evening eats: quesadillas & wildcats 🤤
  • 8ish-10am: Coffee & lite continental breakfast (save room for Biscuits & Bluegrass!)
  • 10am: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer, & wine.
  • 10:30am-Noon: Bloody Marys
  • 11am-6pm: Caesars Virginia Island + Tiki Bar open (Full Strut Only)
  • 11am-6pm: Free Pontoon Boat Rides (Full Strut Only, must sign up in advance)
  • 11:30am: Biscuits & Bluegrass, sponsored in part by Walsh’s Chicken (while supplies last) 🎵🍴
  • 11:30am-12:30pm: Big Fat Gap 🎵
  • Noon-6:00pm: VIP Cocktail Bar & Caesars Virginia Full Strut Island + Tiki Bar opens
  • 1:45-2:45pm: Jayce Turley 🎵
  • 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring Basic City Brewing 🍺
  • 4:15-5:45pm: Hustle Souls 🎵
  • 5:45 pm: Last call at all bars (closes at 6)

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TIME FOR A POP? Sip in style with side-stage views of the Pine Grove Stage, exclusive to VIP + Full Strut ticket holders. Enjoy the sidestage view of Pine Grove in the ultimate hang spot with a full bar. 

Drinks must be purchased in this bar (not included in the unlimited Full Strut VIP drink offering.)

Outdoor adventures

More information coming soon on the Rooster Walk 16 outdoor adventures and The Gear Grove! Expect Smith River fly fishing, Pop’s Farm hiking, disc golf, and so much more!

Half-Day Guided Fly Fishing Float Trip on the Smith River

with Lucky Strips Fly Co.

Offered on Thursday of Rooster Walk, between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

$275 for 1 person or $350 for two people for 4-5 hours (covering roughly 3 miles of river).

Once you purchase, we will connect you directly with the guide to schedule the time that works best for you.

Have you ever wanted to try fly fishing for some brown trout on the Smith River but don’t know where the best spots are? Lucky Strips’ expert fishing guides are here to help provide the best fishing experience possible.

The Smith River is known to many as Virginia’s best trout river with cold water flowing from the gates of Pilpott Dam.

Fly Fishing Trips are built tailored to the individual and their interests of fly fishing. We provide services for all skill levels from no prior experience, looking to learn more about the pursuit of freshwater fish on the fly rod; to those who have been involved in the sport of fly fishing for years. Fly Fishing trips on the Smith River are all inclusive with all gear being provided; (Rods, Reels, Flies, Lifejackets, etc.)

Clients are responsible for getting their Virginia Fishing License prior to the date of the trip.

All ages and abilities welcome! Find this ticket under the Add-Ons > Experiences in Eventbrite. 

DISC GOLF (all ages)

Free to play at Pop's Farm during RW16

Looking for a fun way to stretch your legs between sets? Our 6-hole disc golf course at Pop’s Farm is open and FREE to play all weekend during Rooster Walk 15! Grab your crew and pack a disc. If you forget ’em, purchase a Rooster Walk-branded disc from the Merch Tent or check out a freebie from the Disc Golf Tent located in the Pine Grove area. Enjoy a laid-back round in the beautiful foothills! 

The Disc Golf Tent is located in the Pine Grove and has “tournament” entry forms with the weekend’s low scorer earning a grand prize! 

adult sunrise kickball

Running on vibes, adrenaline, and poor sleep choices.

Before the music shakes the ground… we’re out here shaking off last night. Join us for Adult Sunrise Kickball —where the rules are made up, the sun is too bright, and everyone suddenly thinks they’re an athlete at 7 AM.

Expect questionable coordination, aggressive cheering, and the kind of energy that can only come from zero sleep.

👟 Bring your friends
🌞 Catch the sunrise
⚾ Kick things like you mean it

…and yes, coffee and bacon will be served. BRING YOUR OWN MUG

slackline (all ages)

Elevate your festival experience with slacklining, a mesmerizing blend of balance, focus, and playful movement. Whether trying a low “park line” or watching pros on a high-line, this activity offers a zen-like, meditative escape from the crowd, combining physical challenge with artistic expression

River floats

with Buffalo Mountain Adventures

The river float trip is offered Saturday, 10:30am-2:30pm. Light snacks will be provided. 

Pick up at 10:30am on Saturday. Please meet at 10am at the Disc Golf Booth in the Pine Grove. Should be back by 3pm Saturday.

River float attendees must be age 12 or older. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Life jackets and oars provided.
Patrons should wear clothes and footwear that can get wet (quick dry).

Rooster Walk 14 admission tickets required to participate.

Boat Options:

Single Kayak ($50)
Tandem Kayak ($75 – sold out)
SUP ($75).

Find this ticket under the Add-Ons > Experiences in Eventbrite.

"Rooster Struts" - Guided Hikes (all ages)

A guide will lead a FREE guided nature hike on the Pop’s Farm venue. 

The hike is offered on Sunday at 9am. Meet at 8:50am the Eye Level Stage on GA Ridge Road to join. The hike will last approximately 1 hour.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10am 

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Pedal Boats

Reserve a spot at the Pedal Boat booth with Captain Larry (located on the Venue Map). CASH ONLY. $15 for 30 minutes (per boat, not per person). PFDs provided and required. No swimming in pond. No alcohol on boats.

Rental Hours:
FRIDAY: 10AM-6PM
SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY: 10AM-6PM

TEEN SCENE

The Teen Scene at Rooster Walk is your go-to space for independence, creativity, and connection — designed especially for older kids and teens who want their own kind of festival fun.

Located just uphill from the Kids’ Coop in the gully, the Teen Scene features:

  • A Teen Lounge (12–8 daily) with games, art supplies, space to chill, and electricity for recharging

  • Teen Scene Super Skills Challenge
    Teens ages 13-18 can compete solor or with friends in a series of fun challenges for prizes. 

  • Daily Open Mic sessions at 11am in the pavilion

  • Friday afternoon Karaoke session at 4:30

  • Group games like laser tag, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and badminton

  • Creative outlets like a henna workshop

  • Two teen-only parties during the weekend

Whether you’re here to showcase your talents, meet new friends, get active, or just take a break from your parents, the Teen Scene has a little something for everyone.

  • Zen doodling, cards, board games, badminton, frisbee, and field games.
  • 11am-Noon: Open Mic
    Showcase your talents at our daily open mic sessions in the Kids’ Coop Pavilion.
  • Noon-6pm: Teen Lounge open with space and supplies to hang out, play games, make connections and be creative. 
  • 12:00pm: Kickball
  • 2:00pm: Soccer
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm: Karaoke in the Kids’ Coop Pavilion
  • 5-7pm: Teen Scene Super Skills Challenge
    Teens ages 13-18 can compete solo or with friends in a series of fun challenges for prizes. 
  • 9pm-10pm Teen Silent Disco
    On the Kids’ Stage in the Pavilion. 
  • 11am-Noon: Open Mic at Kids’ Coop Pavilion
  • Noon-8pm: Teen Lounge open with space and supplies to hang out, play games, make connections and be creative. 
  • 1:00pm: Ultimate Frisbee
  • 2-5pm: Teen Scene Super Skills Challenge
    Teens ages 13-18 can compete solo or with friends in a series of fun challenges for prizes. 
  • 5:30pm: Awards
  • 6:00pm: Trac-Ball Ultimate
  • 9pm-10pm Teen Silent Disco
    On the Kids’ Stage in the Pavilion.
  • 11am-Noon: Open Mic
    Showcase your talents at our daily open mic sessions in the Pavilion.
  • Noon-8pm: Teen Lounge open with space and supplies to hang out, play games, make connections and be creative. 
  • 1:00pm: Kickball
  • 3:00pm: Soccer
  • 4:00pm: Henna Workshop

KIDS' Coop

What do you do in your backyard? Take adventures to faraway lands? Create masks and jewelry? Examine bugs with a magnifying glass? Blow bubbles until you can’t exhale anymore?

In Rooster Walk’s backyard, we do all that and more! The Kids’ Coop is a magical space where families can explore, create, and play together all weekend long. Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and inspiring environment while promoting creativity, sustainability, and togetherness.

You’ll find a wide variety of activities, including:

  • Arts & crafts
  • Hula hooping
  • Open mic sessions
  • Live music on the Kids’ Stage
  • Face painting
  • The infamous Kids’ Parade
  • Playground for climbing & swinging
  • Giant chalkboard & music wall
  • Imaginary play area with mud kitchens, sensory tables & Jurassic sandboxes
  • Group art projects & treasure hunts
  • ginormous slip’n’slide

 

The Kids’ Area pavilion is your family hangout hub, featuring picnic tables, chalk art, songwriting sessions, juggling, karaoke, large group art projects, and more.

Our Hatchlings Tent provides a quiet space for diaper changes, nursing, or simply regrouping with your littlest ones.

Come see why Rooster Walk and the Kids’ Coop have been nominated as one of the Best Family-Friendly Festivals in the Blue Ridge!

Let your fun flags fly — we can’t wait to play with you!

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. We do not offer drop-off childcare. (Unattended children will be given espressos and puppies… just kidding. Seriously though—stay with your child.) No smoking, vaping or alcohol allowed inside the Kids’ Coop.

  • 9am-7pm – Playground, chalkboard doodles, games, bubbles, Hatchlings Tent open
  • 10-11am – Free face painting near Kids’ Coop entrance
  • 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent and maker space open
  • 11:00am-12:00pm – Kids Open Mic on stage
  • 5-6pm – Kids’ Karaoke on stage
  • 9am-7pm – Playground, chalkboard, games, music wall, Hatchlings tent are open!
  • 10-11am – Free face painting near Kids’ Coop entrance
  • 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent and maker space open
  • 11am-noon – Kids Open Mic on stage
  • Noon-3pm – Slip N Slide!
    BYOT – Bring Your Own Towel. Adult supervision required.
  • 2-4pm – Kids’ Parade Craft Making
  • 2-3pm – Hunger Rhodes Magic on stage
  • 4:15pm – Line up for Parade at the Atlantic Union Bank Kids’ Coop Entrance
  • 4:30-5pm – Kids’ Parade led by Sol Driven Train
  • 5-6pm – Sol Driven Train perform on stage
  • 9am-6pm – Playground, chalkboard, games, music wal, Hatchlings tent are open!
  • 10am-11am – Free Face Painting near  Kids’ Coop entrance
  • 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent, bubbles, sensory tables open
  • 11am-Noon – Kids Open Mic on stage
  • Noon-3pm – Slip N Slide!
    BYOT – Bring Your Own Towel. Adult supervision required.
  • 4:30-5:30pm – Kids’ Raffi Tribute performed by Miles Andrews 

HEALING ARTS & YOGA

Head over to the Healing Arts area in the Pine Grove for a quiet, relaxing space. Enjoy a massage from one of the massage vendors. And be sure to catch yoga at 10am Friday (Pine Grove), Saturday (URW Lawn Stage) and Sunday (Pine Grove)!

Rooster Walk has partnered with Floyd Yoga Jam Festival to present three yoga classes throughout Rooster Walk. Here are your teachers:

MEgan pullin

Movement has always been my language — a way to connect with the natural world, to process life, and to integrate the sensations that have no words. My love for movement and the earth has shaped how I teach and how I hold space: grounded, gritty, and real.
 
I began practicing yoga at 14, guided by a simple morning DVD that cracked something open — a quiet realization that movement could transform more than just the body. I was hooked. By 16, I was deep in studio practice, learning how yoga builds strength, balance, and awareness that extends far beyond the mat.
 
At 17, In 2013, I completed my 200-hour teacher training at Sid Yoga in Baltimore on scholarship, followed by my 300-hour Kunga Yoga Teacher Training at In Balance Yoga in Blacksburg, Virginia in 2019. I went on to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy from the Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2021 — weaving evidence-based practice with the ancient wisdom of yoga — and most recently, became a certified Personal Trainer in 2023.
 
Through college, I shared that passion by teaching 4-8 classes a week and offering yoga and recovery sessions for varsity athletes. I saw firsthand how mindful movement cultivates not just resilience, but self-trust. 
 
Today, my work is rooted in the real HEART and HARD work of becoming who we were meant to be. I teach yoga, yoga therapy, personal training, and dynamic movement classes — from restorative flow to strength-based conditioning — all created to help you reconnect to your body and your breath.
 
And now, I’m introducing Combat Kriya — a fierce, soulful blend of martial-inspired movement, breathwork, and meditation designed to help you move through resistance, release stuck energy, and reclaim your power.
 
My classes invite you to get a little sweaty, a little uncomfortable, and a whole lot honest. You’ll find philosophy, poetry, science, and sweat — practices that stir the heart and strengthen the spirit.
Friday, 10-11am, Pine Grove Stage

jason clemons

Jason Clemons is a native of the New River Valley. His 200 and 300 hour yoga teacher training is with the Kunga Yoga School. His home yoga studio is In Balance Yoga Studio in Blacksburg, VA. He loves sharing aerial yoga, in which he studies with Fly Dog Yoga in Charlottesville, VA. He has advanced certifications in The Barkan Method Hot Vinyasa. Jason is trained in Yin Yoga, Five Elements Vinyasa, and loves to dabble in Energy Medicine Yoga. Woven in with these practices is a deep love of the teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, which he has studied weekly for three years with Bhavani Maki. He’s the proud father of a thirteen-year-old son, Ambrosia. Their family also includes four cats and two dogs. When not practicing and teaching yoga, Jason is a cloud engineer for Virginia Tech.

Saturday, 10-11am, URW Lawn Stage

Sunday, 10-11am, Pine Grove Stage

BEERS & BEVERAGES

We’re delighted to feature a slew of amazing craft breweries, wine, and liquor at Rooster Walk 16! Liquor served only in VIP bars.

BLIND FAITH Tickets on Sale Now!

Available for a limited time until quantities sell out, or Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at midnight. Get your admission tickets at the lowest available price!