Lawn Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
Lake Stage | Photo by Roger Gupta
Pine Grove Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
VIP Stage | Photo by Nate Payne
Eye Level Stage | Photo by Ryan Guite
Kids' Stage | Photo by Rich Cox
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:
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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
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.
No teen party on Sunday night. (The program is printed wrong – sorry!)
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!
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:
Friday, 10-11am, Pine Grove Stage
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
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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