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With sincere gratitude to ConerStone Bank for powering this year's festival—thank you for helping bring family, friends and neighbors together to celebrate Virginia's 250th Anniversary in downtown Lexington!

Thanks to our generous 2026 Sponsors for supporting live music, local culture and community. And a huge shoutout to the Volunteers who show up early, stay late, and do all the important things in the background ensuring festival goers have great time!

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First Media Radio WWZW 96.7 and WREL Big Dawg 100.3

3WZ-FM Plays YOUR favorites from the 70s, 80s, and 90s at 96.7.

Bank of Botetourt

Chartered in 1899, Bank of Botetourt is a full-service community bank serving customers through 14 retail offices across Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge counties, as well as the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the towns of Vinton and Rocky Mount in Virginia. The Bank also operates Virginia Mountain Mortgage, its residential lending division, and Botetourt Wealth Management, offering financial planning and investment services. Recognized by Forbes as a multiyear top-ranked bank in Virginia, Bank of Botetourt continues to build on its long-standing tradition of service, strength and local commitment.

Bank of the James - Lexington

Bank of the James has opened our new offices at 45 S. Main Street, on the corner of Nelson and Main. We invite you to come by and meet our staff and find out what Bank of the James has to offer. Our Lexington staff members can assist you with any of your banking needs, including mortgages, personal banking, business banking, loan solutions, and more.

BARC Electric Cooperative

BARC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to about 13,000 connections across five counties in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia including Bath, Alleghany, Augusta, Highland and Rockbridge. The cooperative was formed in 1938 as part of the Rural Electrification Act addressing the need for electricity to residents in rural areas.

CornerStone Bank

The only locally owned and managed bank in the Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista area.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen

Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen is located on a beautiful hillside in Lexington. It’s home to a custom-built brewery, bottling canning lines, a taproom with fast-casual dining, and an outdoor beer garden. Reservations preferred, especially for patio domes. Reserve online.

Farm Credit of the Virginias

Farm Credit of the Virginias is a lending cooperative that provides farm, home and land financing

Holiday Inn Express Lexington

Experience simple, smart travel in Lexington, VA. Located nearby to local attractions, shopping, and dining, Holiday Inn Express is the base camp to exploring the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Get a great night's sleep and start the day with a free hot breakfast and coffee.

Lexington Prescription Center

As a full-service, retail and compounding pharmacy, we carry prescription medications, over-the-counter items, custom compounded medications and more! Our philosophy is to provide the best possible healthcare to your entire family by offering personal attention and competitive prices, without long waits. We invite you to stop in and experience the difference. Our staff is ready to assist you with all of your pharmacy-related, health care needs.

Lime Kiln Theater

The magical outdoor Lime Kiln Theater—once an abandoned 19th century lime quarry and kiln—offers a summer of concerts for the whole family to enjoy, be it homegrown bluegrass ensembles, national legends, or a theatre troupe touring the coast.

Nationwide Insurance: Huffman Insurance Agencies Inc.

The main office for Huffman Insurance Agencies is located in historic Lexington, Virginia. The office originally started off in the smaller building next door in 1968, but as the agency grew and more space was needed, the office moved into the entire building next door in 2008. The Lexington office serves the customers of Lexington, Buena Vista and all of Rockbridge County and the surrounding areas.

University Cleaners

University Cleaners has now served customers in central and western Virginia with professional garment care needs for over 70 years. Built on a foundation of providing exceptional services and value to our customers, we are proud to offer retail dry cleaning and laundry services, collegiate laundry services, and fire and water damaged textile restoration services.

Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a small liberal arts university nestled in the mountains of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. We are committed to providing a highly personalized academic experience, making our education affordable for all students, and preparing our graduates for lives of personal fulfillment and professional success.