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Your May Bucket List: 4 Concerts, 2 Festivals, and Endless Mountain Views

Your May Bucket List: 4 Concerts, 2 Festivals, and Endless Mountain Views
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Your May Bucket List: 4 Concerts, 2 Festivals, and Endless Mountain Views

By Creative Team
Published: April 30, 2026
Patrick County, VA

May in Patrick County is a sensory overload in the best way! Rev your engines at Jeep Fest, gorge on local strawberries, and treat Mom to a mountain bloom makeover. With live music echoing through the peaks and farm-fresh fudge waiting, it’s time to get lost in Virginia’s beauty. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this jewel of a destination offers a “Rural Look Radical” experience where the scenery is as loud as the music.

The Festival Circuit

3rd Annual Blue Ridge Jeep Fest

May 3rd: Grab the Jeep lovers in your life and spend the day exploring rugged beauty and community spirit.

23rd Annual Stuart Strawberry Festival

May 16th: Located in Uptown Stuart. Features a 5K at 8am, dozens of vendors, and gallons of fresh strawberries.

Blooms & Views

Mother’s Day Magic

Visit Hall’s Plants or Puckett’s Greenhouse for hanging baskets. Treat her to dinner at Pickle & Ash or Nancy’s Candy fudge.

Fred Clifton Park

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the stunning views and beautiful blooms at this premier mountain overlook.

The May Concert Series

MAY 01

Livin’ at the First Fridays Summer Jam (Stuart)

MAY 09

Kat Mills – Music on the Lawn (Reynolds Homestead)

MAY 09

Erin & The Wild Fires at Stuart’s Star Theatre

MAY 23

Barry Collins & Mudflappers (Free Concert Series)

Ready to Get Lost in the Blue Ridge?

Discover what makes Patrick County the perfect destination for outdoor lovers, music lovers, and history lovers. Plan your May getaway now.

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