Grow History in Your Own Backyard! Celebrate Virginia’s native tropical fruit at JBR Vineyards’ 7th annual Pawpaw Festival! Enjoy a weekend filled with live music, great wine, vineyard tours, a stroll through the pawpaw patch, and learning about pawpaws. Dogs and kids welcome.
FREE ADMISSION
The pawpaw tree—native to Appalachia—produces a unique and delicious fruit you won’t often find in stores due to its short shelf life. That’s part of its charm…if you want to enjoy pawpaws, you grow them yourself.
Join us for a day celebrating this hidden Appalachian treasure. Learn how to select and grow your own pawpaw trees, then relax and take in the beauty of the vineyard. Enjoy live music with a glass of estate-grown wine, savor offerings from local food trucks (or bring your own picnic), and take a stroll out to the pawpaw patch.
Come curious, leave inspired—and maybe ready to grow a little piece of Appalachia at home.
🌱 Featured Vendor: Leaning Tree Farm
We’re excited to welcome Leaning Tree Farm to the Pawpaw Festival both Saturday and Sunday!
This community farm stand based in Pearisburg specializes in locally grown plants and produce. Stop by their booth to browse pawpaw seedlings, native plants, and seasonal heirloom produce—perfect for taking a little piece of Appalachia home with you.
🎶 Live Music Lineup:
Saturday, September 19: Living Proof Band
The Living Proof band was established by John Lafferty from Lynside, West Virginia. The recent band members are all musicians with over 40 years of experience each. The original band began over 50 years ago. We, like John, want to keep old traditional country music alive.
Sunday, September 20: Virginia Hollow
Hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Floyd, Virginia, Virginia Hollow is a dynamic trio blending Americana, Country, Folk, Rock, and a touch of Bluegrass into a sound steeped in soulful mountain spirit. Their original music carries listeners on a rootsy, heartfelt journey, rich with harmony, storytelling, and timeless authenticity.
Fronted by Carrie Hinkley on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Virginia Hollow crafts an evocative musical experience that feels both grounded in tradition and vibrantly alive.
Discounts & Partners!*
Meet Our Partners and Discounts Exclusive to the Pawpaw Festival
*Must have proof of attendance to obtain discounts
Nesselrod on the New: 10% off rooms
A bed and breakfast, 30 minutes from the festival. Get 10% off your room during the festival.
7535 Lee Highway, Radford, VA
540-307-1012
Kairos Resort: 50% off campsite hookups
Pawpaw Festival attendees can take advantage of a great discount at Kairos Resort. Kairos is 1500 acres of beautiful wilderness nestled against the New River and over the Appalachian Mountains, stretching into West Virginia. Get 50% off your campsite hookups for September 19 and 20. Explore over 40 miles of trails with your ATV or 60 miles of trails with your motorcycle. Also, enjoy 12 stations of shooting clays.
Make your reservation for a Kairos adventure by calling 540-235-2777 or by emailing kairosresort@gmail.com.
The Happy Hog: 10% off meals
The Happy Hog, located at 100 South Main Street in the heart of Pearisburg, offers classic southern comfort food with some modern twists, all made from scratch daily. Owner Matt Mitchel started cooking with his grandparents and has been cooking ever since. The Happy Hog is offering 10% discount on meals, excluding alcohol, during the festival.
Tangent Outfitters: BOGO 50% off
Canoe and kayak rental for trips on the New River; guided fishing tours.
201 Cascade Drive, Pembroke, VA
540-626-4567.
First person pays full price, second person half price.
Pearis Mercantile: 20% off non-consignment inventory
Unique and fun gifts for all occasions
200 North Main, Pearisburg, VA
Giles Historical Society: Free Admission
Visit the Andrew Johnston House, built in 1829, with many artifacts from the Civil War. Located at 208 North Main, Pearisburg, it is close to Pearis Mercantile. Open Saturdays 1-5 or by appointment.
📞 540-250-7291 | 📧 jbrvineyards@gmail.com