6 Stages
Bassett Lawn Stage
Lawn Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
Lester Lake Stage
Lake Stage | Photo by Roger Gupta
New Belgium Pine Grove Stage
Pine Grove Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
Frith Construction VIP Stage
VIP Stage | Photo by Nate Payne
Eye Level Stage
Eye Level Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
Kiwanis Kids' Stage
Kids' Stage | Photo by Rich Cox
VIP EXPERIENCE
You’ve heard of Island time… well 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, Complimentary Beer+Wine Fri-Sun in the VIP Hospitality Tent, a Compimentary Commemorative RW14 Full Strut wristband, plus full access to the exclusive VIP Hospitality Area.
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.
Here’s a full list of benefits for both Full Strut and VIP tickets:
- (7) Meal Vouchers for use at our festival food vendors
- (12) Beer Tickets (ages 21+), for use at any festival beer garden
- $25 gift certificate to the Rooster Walk Merch Tent
- Complimentary beer and wine (ages 21+) Fri-Sun in the VIP Hospitality Area
- Complimentary commemorative RW14 Full Strut cloth wristband
- Camping in the exclusive VIP Tent Camping area, or the General Admission Camping area (your preference)
- Exclusive VIP Stage Programming
- 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 “Free Pours at 4” Happy Hour (4-6pm) Fri-Sun with live music at the VIP Stage
- 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
- (4) Meal Vouchers for use at our festival food vendors
- (5) Beer Tickets (ages 21+) to use at any festival beverage garden
- Camping in the exclusive VIP Primitive Tent Camping area, or the General Admission Primitive Tent Camping area (your preference)
- Exclusive VIP Stage Programming
- 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 “Free Pours at 4” Happy Hour (4-6pm) with live music at the VIP Stage
- Complimentary hot showers
- Complimentary bathroom trailer
- Complimentary coffee & continental breakfast
- Complimentary snacks,“late-night quesadillas,” and Sunday morning mimosas + pancakes, all at the VIP Hospitality Area
- Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s cocktails bar and bloody mary bar (ages 21+). Bloody mary bar open 10:30am-noon. Cocktails bar open noon-6pm.
- Access to VIP Hospitality Area’s games (cornhole, ping pong, beer Olympics, etc.) and lounge area
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.
VIP SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
The Pirates had so much fun last year that they’ve set their sights on the Frith Construction VIP Hospitality Area again, but this time, it’s for a Pirate Vacation! Welcome aboard Pirate’s Paradise, mateys! Pack yer caribbean swag and be prepared for loads of merriment in the form of music, grog, games, and treasure hunts! Yo ho ho, let the adventures begin!
- 3:30 pm: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer & wine
- 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring Childress Vineyards’ Red Sangria + Miller Lite 🍺
- 4:15-5:45 pm: Sticks N Thorns 🎵
- 6:15 pm: Last Call at RW VIP Bar (closes at 6:30)
- 8:30ish-10 am: Coffee & continental breakfast
- 10 am: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer & wine. Bloody Marys available 10:30-noon
- 11:45 am-12:45 pm: Sela Campbell 🎵
Noon: The VIP Cocktail Bar opens - 2-3 pm: Couch 🎵
- 3 pm: Grub time – sausage, peppers & rice for all VIP patrons (while supplies last) 🍴
- 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring Foothills Brewing 🍺
- 4:15-5:45 pm: J & The Causeways 🎵
- 5 pm: Flip Cup tournament 🏅
- 5:45 pm: Last call at the VIP Cocktail Bar (closes at 6)
- 6:15 pm: Last call at the RW VIP Bar (closes at 6:30)
- Sometime around midnight: Evening eats: quesadillas & wildcats 🤤
- 8:30ish-10 am: Coffee & continental breakfast
- 10 am: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer, & wine. Bloody Marys available 10:30-noon
- 10-10:45 am: Bill Stevens Jazz Piano 🎵
- Noon: The VIP Cocktail Bar opens
- 11:45 am-12:45 pm: Jules & The Aggreables 🎵
- 1:30-2:30 pm: TC Carter Band 🎵
- 3ish: Rooster Walkin’ Tacos! 🍴
- 4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring Three Notch’d Brewing Co. 🍺
- 4:15-5:45 pm: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast 🎵
- 5 pm: Pirate Pong tournament 🏅
- 5:45 pm: Last call at the VIP Cocktail Bar (closes at 6)
- 6:15 pm: Last call at the RW VIP Bar (closes at 6:30)
- Sometime around midnight: Late night quesadillas & wildcats 🤤
- 8:30ish-10 am: Coffee & continental breakfast (save room for Biscuits & Bluegrass!)
- 10 am: VIP Hospitality bar opens serving beer, seltzer, & wine. Bloody Marys available 10:30-noon
- 11:30 am: Biscuits & Bluegrass: complimentary biscuits, gravy and mimosas (while supplies last) 🎵🍴
- Noon: VIP Cocktail Bar opens
- 11:45 am-12:45 pm: Big Fat Gap 🎵
- 1 pm: Annual Rooster Walk Ping Pong Tournament 🏅
- 2-3 pm: Lua Flora 🎵
4-6 pm: Free Pours at 4 featuring New Belgium Brewing 🍺 - 4:15-5:45 pm: The Collection 🎵
- 5:45 pm: Last call at the VIP Cocktail Bar (closes at 6)
- 6:15 pm: Last call at the RW VIP Bar (closes at 6:30)
Outdoor adventures
More information coming soon on the Rooster Walk 14 outdoor adventures and The Gear Grove! Expect Smith River paddles, Pop’s Farm hiking, disc golf, a brewery bike ride, and so much more!
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.
Half-Day Guided Fly Fishing Float Trip on the Smith River
with Lucky Strips Fly Co.
Offered Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 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.
"Rooster Struts" - Guided Hikes
A guide will lead FREE guided hikes on the Pop’s Farm venue.
Hikes are offered on Saturday & Sunday at 10:30am by Buffalo Mountain Adventures. Meet at the Disc Golf Tent in the Gear Grove (located in the Pine Grove) at by 10:30am to join. (Hike leaves at 10:30am.)
Brewery Bike Ride
Henry County Bike Club leads the 20-mile round trip bike ride on Saturday at 10:30am. You start and end at Pop’s Farm with a rest stop at our local brewery, Mountain Valley Brewing. Sign up at the Buffalo Mountain Adventures booth in the Gear Grove.
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:
THURSDAY: 1-6PM
FRIDAY: 10AM-6PM
SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY: 10AM-6PM
TEEN SCENE
We’ve moved the Teen Scene to a new area, in the gulley past the Kids’ area. Expect laser tag, ultimate frisbee, badminton, a henna workshop, soccer, two teen parties, a lounge with electricity, and more.
- Noon-8pm: Arts & crafts, phone charging, card games, board games, upcycled tshirts
- Noon-2pm: Badminton
- 2-4pm Ultimate Frisbee
- 4:00 Henna Workshop
- 4-6pm Laster Tag
- 6-8pm soccer
- 9-10pm Teen Party with Sugarbush at the Kiwanis Kids’ Stage (Kids’ Coop Pavilion)
- Noon-8pm: Arts & crafts, phone charging, card games, board games, upcycled tshirts. Schedule posted at the Teen Scene.
- Noon-2pm Badminton
- 2-4pm Ultimate Frisbee
- 4-6pm Laser Tag
- 6-8pm Soccer
- 9:15-10:15pm Teen Party Silent Disco at the Kids Coop Pavilion
- Noon-8pm: Arts & crafts, phone charging, card games, board games, upcycled tshirts. Schedule posted at the Teen Scene.
- Noon-2pm: Badminton
- 2-4pm Ultimate Frisbee
- 4pm Henna Workshop
- 4-6pm Laser Tag
- 6-8pm Soccer
No teen party on Sunday night. (The program is printed wrong – sorry!)
KIDS' Coop
sponsored by atlantic union bank
What do you do in your backyard? Have adventures to faraway lands? Make science projects that explode everywhere? Examine bugs with your magnifying glass? Or do you blow bubbles until you can’t exhale anymore? In Rooster Walk’s backyard, we do all that and more! Our goal in the Kids’ Coop, proudly supported by Atlantic Union Bank, is to have fun while teaching everyone (young and old) the importance of using and reusing items around the house. The Kids’ Coop offers a wide variety of constant activities throughout the weekend, including arts and crafts, open mic sessions, live music on the Kids’ Stage, the infamous kids’ parade, a slip’n’slide, a drum workshop, hula hooping workshops, face painting, a playground and so much more!
We are so glad that you’re comfortable bringing your entire family to Rooster Walk! Our festival family strives to make everything family friendly, particularly in the Kids’ Coop. Our staff is ready to help you and your young ones explore creativity through crafts, bubbles, treasure hunts and music. With that said, we do not provide drop-off childcare to anyone. You must stay with your child at all times. Unattended children will be given espressos and puppies. (All jokes aside.. do not leave your children unattended in the Kids’ Coop or elsewhere.)
Come see why Rooster Walk’s Kids’ Coop has been nominated as one of the Best Family Friendly Festivals in the Blue Ridge!
- 10am-7pm – Playground, chalkboard and bubbles are open!
- 10am – Zumbini with Ms. Chrissy has educational, music & movement programs that allow families to bond through play-based learning! (for ages 0-5, but older kids are welcome to join too)
- 10am-11am – Free Face Painting with Hollydays Creations Face & Body Art
- 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent is open
- 11:15-12:15pm – Kids Open Mic on stage
- 12:30-1:30pm – Creative Dance Class for kids of all ages
- 2:30-3:15pm – Kids Hooping Workshop with Fluidity Performance
- 3:30-4:30pm – Pirates of the Piedmont perform on stage
- 9am-7pm – Playground, chalkboard and bubbles are open!
- 9am – Zumbini with Ms. Chrissy has educational, music & movement programs that allow families to bond through play-based learning! (for ages 0-5, but older kids are welcome to join too)
- 9:30am-10:30am – Free Face Painting with Hollydays Creations Face & Body Art
- 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent is open
- 11am-noon – Kids Open Mic on stage
- Noon-3pm – Slip N Slide! It’s B.ring Y.our O.wn T.owel. Children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 1-4pm – Kids Parade Craft Making
- 1:30-2:30pm – Raffi tribute set! Miles Andrews & Friends perform on stage
- 2:30pm-3:15pm – Kids Hooping Workshop with Fluidity Performance
- 4:10-4:30 pm – Kids’ Parade led by Sol Driven Train from the Kids’ area, through the venue and back to the Kiwanis Kids’ Stage
- 4:30-5:30pm – Sol Driven Train perform on stage
- 6-7pm – Kids’ Drum Circle led by HoloRhythm. Drums provided or bring you own!
- 9am-7pm – Playground, chalkboard and bubbles are open!
- 10am-11am – Free Face Painting with Hollydays Creations Face & Body Art
- 10am-6pm – Arts and Crafts tent is open
- 10:30-11:30am – Kids Open Mic on stage
- Noon-3pm – Slip N Slide! It’s B.ring Y.our O.wn T.owel. Children need to be supervised
- by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 12:30-1:30pm – Kids’ Magic Show with Hunter Rhodes
- 2-3pm – Kids’ Drum Circle led by HoloRhythm. Drums provided or bring you own!
- 3:30-4:30pm – Creative Dance Class for kids of all ages
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 three massage vendors. And be sure to catch yoga at 10am Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Rooster Walk has partnered with Floyd Yoga Jam Festival to present three yoga classes throughout Rooster Walk 14. Here are your teachers:
MEREDITH YOUNG
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, Bassett 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 14! Liquor served only in VIP bars.
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