FloydFest to move to a permanent home in Floyd County for 2023 event (copy) (copy) Tad Dickens 540-777-6474 Jun 22, 2022 Jun 22, 2022 Updated Aug 17, 2023 0 1 of 3 A photo of FloydFest’s new property, where the event will move in 2023. Courtesy John McBroom A view at the property that FloydFest organizers have purchased. They will move the festival there in 2023. Courtesy John McBroom FloydFest will move to a property off U.S. 221, near Check, next year. Courtesy John McBroom Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tad Dickens 540-777-6474 Annual music and arts event FloydFest will have a new home next year.kAm%96 76DE:G2=[ =@42E65 D:?46 :ED 368:??:?8 @77 E96 q=F6 #:586 !2C<H2J :? !2EC:4< r@F?EJ[ 4=@D65 @? 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