Welcome to the little town of Floyd, VA and the one and only Floyd Country Store, home of the world famous "Friday Night Jamboree". Unfortunately we weren't there on a Friday so we totally missed out on this time-honored tradition. From the outside, this store looks like any other small town store. Inside it starts out typical with small town goods for sale but at the back of the store is a raised stage full of microphones. In front of the stage is a good sized dance floor and then surrounding the dance floor are rows and rows (well, at least three rows on each side) of these mix and matched chairs all covered in every rendition of chair cushion you could think of! So adorable and inviting!
Each Friday night people converge on this tiny town to be entertained with some good ole' bluegrass and pickin' and strummin'. You can see from the "marquee" who was playing last weekend. Hanging below the chalkboard was a piece of paper that further explained the cost of admission: Tickets $3.00 a person unless: 1. you are under 6 years of age 2. you are a musician bringing along your instrument or 3. you are a great grandma!
I loved the overalls display that hung on one of the store's walls. I know they sold these right there in the store but I wasn't sure if they weren't also displaying the dress code.
This was a highlight of my trip! Truly a glimpse into authentic Americana!
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