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It’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone, visitors, providers and volunteers, who made this year’s Emergency Preparedness Fair such a great success! Photos to follow soon.

Today’s the day!! Come on out and see us.

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We’re excited to share that Floyd earned 42 honors in Blue Ridge Country Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Mountains contest and Partnership for Floyd won Gold for best outdoor environmental organization! (Post mostly copied, so credit to original poster).

From outdoor adventures and live music to locally owned restaurants, festivals, farms and unique places to stay, Floyd was recognized across a wide variety of categories. Check out the list below.

Floyd’s 2026 Best of the Mountains Honors:

Platinum
• Best Country Store: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Farmers Market: Floyd Farmers Market
• Best Historic Attraction: Mabry Mill
• Best Place for an Agritourism Visit: Floyd Farm Trail
• Best Place to Celebrate the Holidays: Floyd, VA
• Best Place to Go Ziplining or Try an Aerial Adventure: Buffalo Mountain Ziplines
• Best Place to Hear Mountain Music: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Place to Relax and Recharge: Moonlight Manor
• Best Brewery: Buffalo Mountain Brewery And McDaniel's Tavern
• Best Distillery: Five Mile Mountain Distillery
• Best Restaurant or Eatery: The Cafe at The Floyd Country Store
• Best Spot to Savor Southern Cooking: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Winery: Chateau Morrisette Winery
• Best Family Getaway: Floyd, VA
• Best Pet-Friendly Stay: Hotel Floyd
• Best Town for a Weekend Getaway: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Adventure: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Friendliness: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Main Street Local Shopping: Floyd, VA
• Best Town, City or County for Raising a Family: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Retirement: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Riverfront Living: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for the Arts: Floyd, VA
• Best Family-Friendly Festival: FloydFest
• Best Heritage & Culture Festival: Floyd Living Traditions Festival
• Best Music Festival: FloydFest
• Best Outdoor Festival: FloydFest
• Best Quirky Festival: FloydFest
• Best Summer Festival: FloydFest

Gold
• Best Arts & Crafts Show: GFWC Floyd County Women’s Club Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
• Best Restaurant or Eatery: Dogtown Pizza
• Best Outdoor Environmental Organization: Partnership for Floyd
• Best Outdoor Hiking Trail: Buffalo Mountain Trail
• Best Place to Go Antiquing: Chic's Antiques
• Best Charming Inn or B&B: Moonlight Manor
• Best Town, City or County on Your Bucket List: Floyd, VA

Silver
• Best Wine Trail, Beer Trail, or Spirits Trail: Mountain Spirit: Virginia's Moonshine Heritage Trail
• Best Camp or Glamp: Crooked Mountain & FloydFest (TIE)
• Best Hotel: Hotel Floyd
• Best Town for Festivals: Check, VA

Bronze
• Best Outdoor Motorcycle Route: The Crooked Road Ramble, VA (Floyd on 2 Wheels)

Join is on Saturday September 19th. It is coming up soon, so please mark your calendars! Fun for the whole family. Schedule below.

Floyd Livestock and County Fair | floyd county fair | Floyd, VA, USA The Floyd Livestock and County Fair is a celebration of Floyd County, Virginia's rich agricultural heritage, with activities for the entire family. Held the second Saturday in September each year.

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The plan aims to improve emergency communications, enhance first-responder training and bring state agencies, local responders, nonprofits, businesses and critical infrastructure partners to the same table.

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