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Floyd, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Floyd! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Floyd roads will see closures and tractors this week?
- Why locals dodge downtown Floyd when late-summer visitors pour in
Also on today's calendar: Floyd Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Salem District weekly traffic alert: August 7 – August 14, 2026 (virginia.gov) — If you drive in Floyd County this week, watch for closures on Hebron Road, lane restrictions on Firehouse Road, and tractor traffic during the August 15 Tractor Fun Run. VDOT’s Salem District alert details where paving, bridge work, and emergency repairs across the region could slow your trip, with several projects directly affecting Floyd routes and nearby counties. 
• 11 Busy Virginia Mountain Towns Residents Stay Away From In Late Summer (myfamilytravels.com) — Floyd’s late summer scene gets so busy that many locals steer clear of downtown on peak weekends, especially around the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store and popular eateries like Dogtown Roadhouse and Red Rooster Coffee. The piece ranks Floyd among eleven Virginia mountain towns where crowds, traffic, and long waits can overwhelm residents until the fall slowdown returns.
📸 Around Floyd
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Friday Night Jamboree with Twin Creeks Stringband →
Floyd Country Store, 206 S Locust St, Floyd
7:45 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
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Open House - Elementary
Floyd County Floyd, VA 24091
3:00 pm -
Open House - High School
Floyd County High School Floyd, VA 24091
4:00 pm -
First Day of School
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Floyd Farmers Market →
Floyd Farmers Market, 203 S Locust St, Floyd
10:00 am -
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne w New Standard Bluegrass - Tribute to Herschel Sizemore →
Floyd Country Store, 206 S Locust St, Floyd
7:00 pm -
Gap Civil @ Floyd Country Store →
The Soda Fountain at the Floyd Country Store, 202 S Locust St, Floyd
10:00 am -
@Floyd Country Store w/ Gap Civil →
Floyd Country Store, 206 S Locust St, Floyd
10:00 am
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
📣 Floyd Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival Weekends August 1–14, 2026 — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
12:00 pm -
MC Ribbon Cutting: Able Life Solution →
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St, Christiansburg, VA
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Grownup Comic Book Club: Hawkeye V1 →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W Main St., Radford
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar, 10 Robertson St, Radford
7:00 pm
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ABC Supply posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler (525) in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- IHOP - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Floyd here.
🗞 Nearby News
Christiansburg
- Helms, Laura Gillespie (nrvnews.com)
- 8/15: Touch-a-Truck NRV (nrvnews.com)
- Snow Removal (swvatoday.com)
Ferrum
- NCAA approves funding for women's flag football national championship (tucson.com)
Ok Floyd! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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