Join us Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Historic Courthouse Square in Uptown Martinsville (1 E Main St) for one of the area’s most anticipated fall events — the R.W. Shucks Seafood Block Party!

Enjoy a day packed with fresh seafood, cold drinks, and live music from Big Daddy Love, Slick Jr & The Reactors, and Amber C. & G. Whether you’re craving oysters (raw, steamed, or shooters), rich chowder, or something off the grill from The Longfin Grill Food Truck, this event has you covered.

Ticket Options:

• General Admission – Includes access to all performances and food/drink vendors (kids 12 & under free).

• “Shuck Yeah” All-You-Can-Eat Ticket – Enjoy unlimited clam chowder, raw oysters, and steamed oysters (while supplies last) plus full event access.

Sponsored by Hooker Furniture and Brightspeed, this rain-or-shine event promises great food, great music, and great vibes — but hurry, tickets have sold out in advance in past years!

Get your tickets now: Eventbrite Link

Don’t miss your chance to eat, dance, and celebrate at the R.W. Shucks Seafood Block Party — it’s sure to be a shell of a good time!

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moe. and Daniel Donato Top First Band Announcement for Rooster Walk 16 Music & Arts Festival

Plus, 16 more bands!

Full Lineup HERE. 

ALL TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT NOON ET

Many camping and parking options will sell out very quickly. We encourage you to set an alarm to get your tickets today at Noon ET.

Ticket Options
Buy Tickets HERE

All tickets on sale at noon today.

HELPFUL INFO:
Every person needs an admission ticket. Every vehicle needs a camping or parking pass.
No VIP RV Pre-Sale Lottery this year. Be ready to scoop those tickets up at Noon.
Payment plans available (choose Paypal when checking out).
New name: The RV lot just below Family Camping is now called “Peace & Level RV Campground”

VOTE FOR ROOSTER WALK:
Time to RALLY—Rooster Walk is nominated as the Best Music Festival, and we need your votes!

You took the time to nominate us on the ballot (THANK YOU), and we hope you’ll head back over and VOTE for Rooster Walk so we can win.

Best Music Festival category is on Pg 3

VOTE HERE

RSVP & INVITE FRIENDS
MORE SHOWS
ROOSTER WALK 15 (2025) RECAP VIDEO
ROOSTER WALK TV

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Friday, October 24th
Exhibit Opening Reception
Karaoke Night at Scuffle Hill Brewing Company
Kenzie Elizabeth Taylor LIVE at Scuffle Hill Brewing
Time Warp Theatre

Saturday, October 25th
Mayo River Corn Maze
Martinsville Henry-County Family YMCA Boo Bash
Nightmare on Irisburg Rd
Halloween Hayride
Bonez & Booz
Time Warp Theatre
Jam Night W/ Griffin Haley & Friends at Scuffle Hill

Find even more local events on our Online Calendar! Or, if you need some suggestions for local eats click our Eat & Drink page!

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RW16 First Band Lineup Announcement:
Tuesday, October 21, 10am ET

All Tickets On Sale:
Tuesday, October 21, Noon ET

Discounted Early Bird ADMISSION tickets available until 10/20 for those who wish to save money and commit before the lineup drops.
If you’ve already grabbed yours—high five. If not, now’s the time.

Purchase discounted admission tickets HERE! 

Only GA, VIP and Full Strut Admission tickets on sale at this time. Camping and parking passes go on sale on Tue, 10/21 at Noon ET.

See all ticket options HERE.

Rooster Walk 16 returns May 21-24, 2026, and we’re getting ready to share the first wave of artists! You already know what to expect:
Six stages of live music
Free on-site walk-in, primitive tent camping
Surprise sit-ins & unforgettable sets
Craft beer, great food & the best vibes
One of the most beautiful festival sites in Virginia

This is your final reminder — Discounted Admission Tickets will disappear on the day of the announcement. Once we reveal the lineup, prices go up and camping/ parking passes go on sale.

Important RW16 Ticket Notes:
• Every person needs an admission ticket.
Every vehicle needs a camping or parking pass.
• NO VIP RV Lottery this year.
All VIP RV passes will go on sale with all other camping/ parking passes on Tuesday, 10/21 at Noon ET.
• New campground name: Peace & Level RV Campground
This was called “No Car RV” lot last year.
Thanks to Rooster Walkers for voting in the new name.
Tow vehicles can now stay with the campers in Peace & Level RV Campground.
• Ticket options can be found here.
• Payment plans available. (Choose Paypal > “Pay Later” when checking out.)

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The spooktacular Halloween and Fall Festival returns Saturday, October 25, 2025 with a hauntingly incredible lineup of fire and LED performances, magic shows, carnival games, stilt walkers, costume contests, food trucks, beer garden, and much more! Costumes encouraged! Fun required!!

WHAT TO EXPERIENCE…
* Carnival Games (4-8 p.m.)
* Magic Shows (5-5:30 p.m. & 9-9:25 p.m.)
* Fire & LED Performances (7-7:25 p.m. & 8-8:25 p.m.)
* Stilt Walkers
* Exhibit Gallery Scavenger Hunt
* Spooky Scientific Specimens
* Balloon Art
* Caricature Art
* Face Painting
* Halloween Photo Booth
* DJ’d Music
* Food Truck Alley ($)
* Beer Garden ($)
* Bonez & Booz Souvenirs ($)
[($) denotes offerings that require an extra fee beyond admission. Admission rates are listed below. Admission is FREE for EBT cardholders and VMNH Members!]

BONEZ & BOOZ COSTUME CONTESTS!
Every year, Bonez & Booz attendees impress with their costume creativity and we can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year! Costume contests are limited to 25 participants per age group and pre-registration is REQUIRED at least 30 minutes prior to each age group’s start time. Pre-registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will take place at the souvenir T-shirt station located near the general admission gate. Family-friendly costumes only, please! Age groups and start times are as follows:
* Ages 0 to 5 (5:30 p.m.)
* Ages 6 to 9 (6:00 p.m.)
* Ages 10 to 13 (6:30 p.m.)
* Ages 14 to 17 (7:30 p.m.)
* Ages 18+ (9:30 p.m.)

ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE...
* Bahama Sno-Shack
* D’s Hot/Ice
* Factory Roast
* Jen’s Cakes with Personality
* Kona Ice
* Malloy Dogz
* Palumbo’s Hoagie House

ADMISSION IS ONLY…
* $15/Ages 18-59
* $10/Ages 3-17 and College Students
* $10/Seniors 60+
* FREE for children under 3
* FREE for VMNH Members
* FREE for members of ASTC Passport participating institutions
* FREE for EBT card holders who present their EBT card and official photo ID
[Admission is at the gate. Groupons are accepted. Free admission for EBT cardholders is valid for the cardholder (from any state) and up to 5 immediate family members living within the same household as the cardholder. Members of ASTC Passport participating institutions must provide their membership card to receive free admission.]

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO…
* All listed offerings, schedules, and information may be subject to change.
* This event takes place indoors and outdoors.
* Parking will be available off-site and free of charge.
* A parking map/directions will be published prior to the event.
* All costumes must be family-friendly.
* Service animals are allowed, but pets are not.
* The museum is a tobacco and vape-free campus.
* The museum will be CLOSED during normal Saturday operating hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on this day in preparation for the event.

BONEZ & BOOZ IS MADE POSSIBLE BY…
* Atlantic Union Bank
* Bassett Furniture Industries
* Boxley Materials Company
* Carter Bank
* Hooker Furnishings
* The Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust

SPECIAL THANKS TO…
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, Hooker Furnishings, Carter Bank, and Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia for helping make admission free for EBT cardholders through the “Museums for All” program!

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Get ready, music lovers — Yarnival is back for its fifth year, and tickets are ON SALE NOW & GOING FAST! This fan-favorite festival is leveling up with a new venue but the same wild, unforgettable experience you know and love.

October 16–18, 2025
Pop’s Farm, Martinsville, VA (Home of Rooster Walk)
Tickets HERE

So… what is Yarnival? It’s three nights of pure magic — headlined by your favorite band, Yarn, and featuring a lineup packed with incredible live music, circus acts, magic shows, burlesque, carnival arts, and more. It’s part concert, part carnival, and all-around good vibes!

This year’s move to Pop’s Farm gives Yarnival even more room to grow while keeping its intimate, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. The crew at Rooster Walk will be overseeing camping, parking, and bars — making sure your weekend is easy, comfortable, and unforgettable.

Costumes? Absolutely!
Yarnival’s theme is Carnival, so grab your sequins, feathers, and flair. Channel your inner ringmaster, fortune teller, or carnie and get ready to leave the “real world” behind.

Yarnival V promises music, mischief, and memories — all under the stars of Martinsville, Virginia. Don’t wait — tickets are limited and won’t last long!

Follow the Yarnival V event page for lineup announcements, updates, and all the latest news. Let’s get weird!

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Get ready for one unforgettable evening in Bassett! The Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise-In is wrapping up its 2025 season with a 10th Anniversary Celebration that’s bigger and better than ever.

Saturday, October 18
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3525 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett, VA 24055

It’s been a decade of horsepower, nostalgia, and community pride — and what better way to close out the season than with Race Night and Trunk-or-Treat!

What to Expect

• Race Night: Experience the thrill up close with tons of race cars on display — from dirt track legends to drag strip favorites.
• Live Music by 220 South: Cruise through the evening with great rock tunes and high-energy vibes.
• Trunk-or-Treat: Bring the kids for a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience right at the Cruise-In!
• DJ Entertainment by B99.9: Keeping the party going with your favorite hits all afternoon.
• Food & Vendors: Satisfy your cravings and browse cool merchandise from local vendors.
• Family-Friendly Fun: It’s the perfect event to celebrate community, cars, and good times together.

Event Guidelines

To make sure everyone enjoys the evening safely, please remember:
No alcohol
No firearms or weapons
No pets (service animals only)
No burnouts or reckless driving
No tents
Be respectful of others and their vehicles
Dispose of trash properly and help keep the area clean

Whether you’re a lifelong car enthusiast, a racer, or just looking for a fun evening with the family, this is the place to be. Come celebrate 10 incredible years of the Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise-In and help send off the 2025 season with a roar!

Invite your friends, bring the family, and make memories at the final Cruise-In of the year!

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A limited number of Early Bird tickets are on sale now!
This event has sold out in past years, so be sure to reserve your season pass ticket now!

Get ready to indulge in fresh, delicious seafood, live music, and good vibes at the third annual RW Shucks Seafood Block Party on the Historic Courthouse Square in Uptown Martinsville, VA!

Oysters will be offered raw, steamed and as shooters. Longfill Grill Food Truck will be featuring a full menu, including seafood and non-seafood items. Be sure not to miss Longfin’s decadent crabcakes and softshell crabs!

A limited quantity of early bird tickets on sale now!

Two ticket options:
• General Admission ticket: includes admission to the event. Food to be purchased à la carte
• Shuck Yeah ticket: includes all-you-can-eat clam chowder and steamed and raw oysters (while supplies last) and admission to the event, including 3 sets of live music and access to other food and drink vendors.

Longfin Grill and other oyster options (shooters) are NOT included in this ticket. Only raw oysters, steamed oysters, and clam chowder are included.
Musical performances by Big Daddy Love, Slick Jr. & The Reactors, and Amber C.&G.

The event is hosted by Rooster Walk + Rives on the Road.
Thank you to our event sponsor Hooker Furniture.

Be sure to get your ticket(s) now in case the event sells out again this year.

BUY TICKETS HERE

MORE UPCOMING SHOWS

HUSTLE SOULS W/RIGGS ROBERTSON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
FOREST PARK COUNTRY CLUB

Experience the gritty soul and retro rock of Rooster Walk alumni Hustle Souls—a high-energy, heartfelt live show that’ll get you moving and leave you smiling.

TICKETS

ROTR 2025 Season Passes accepted at this show. Must be reserved in advance.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH
KENDALL STREET COMPANY W/ GRIFFIN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
FOREST PARK COUNTRY CLUB

Ring in the New Year with Kendall Street Company + opener Griffin for an epic night of music in Martinsville, VA!

TICKETS

ROTR 2025 Season Passes accepted at this show. Must be reserved in advance.

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Yarnival V: A Music & Alternative Arts Festival LIke No Other!
Yarn is bringing their one-of-a-kind festival, Yarnival, to Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, VA — October 16-18 — for three nights of unforgettable music and offbeat entertainment.

• 14 bands including 3 nights of Yarn, Susto Stringband, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Sol Driven Train, Brock Butler Band, and MORE.
• Expect wild and wonderful performances — sideshow acts, magic, mentalism, burlesque, circus, late-night DJs, and songwriter circles.
• Every ticket is VIP – because everyone is family at Yarnival.
• Car camping, RV camping, glamping, and cabins available! Rooster Walk is hosting the bars and campsites.

Ticket prices go up October 1 – get yours now and save!

GET TICKETS

A playlist of over 10 exceptional Yarn videos from Rooster Walk 15 — some from Yarn’s set and some from their tribute set to Neil Young, dubbed “Neil Yarng.”
Video by Lowcountry Coverage.

WATCH YARN LIVE AT ROOSTER WALK 15

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

HUSTLE SOULS W/ RIGGS ROBERSON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
FOREST PARK COUNTRY CLUB

Experience the gritty soul and retro rock of Rooster Walk alumni Hustle Souls—a high-energy, heartfelt live show that’ll get you moving and leave you smiling.

Tickets HERE
RSVP/Invite Friends

ROTR 2025 Season Passes accepted at this show. Must be reserved in advance.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH: KENDALL STREET COMPANY W/ GRIFFIN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
FOREST PARK COUNTRY CLUB

Ring in the New Year with Kendall Street Company + opener Griffin for an epic night of music in Martinsville, VA!

Tickets HERE
RSVP/Invite Friends

ROTR 2025 Season Passes accepted at this show. Must be reserved in advance.

Visiting Martinsville from out of town? Find lodging recommendations here.

We can’t wait to see you there!
-The Rooster Walk Team

What is Rives on the Road?
Back in 2016, Rooster Walk Inc., the 501c3 nonprofit company, absorbed a nonprofit named “Arts at the Rives,” and began organizing and promoting concerts at the Rives Theatre in uptown Martinsville. In the fall of 2019, the Rives Theatre tragically caught fire and was a total loss. It has not been rebuilt. To keep the music alive, Rooster Walk Inc., now offers “Rives on the the Road” concerts each year. These “pop-up shows” take place in various venues in the Martinsville-Henry County community, and cover a wide range of genres, from rock and blues to bluegrass, country, jazz and more.

Thanks for attending a Rives on the Road show and supporting our live music community!

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