We had heard about the store and were excited to see it. However, we were there at 10am and the live bluegrass did not start until noon. We did not have the wait time in our schedule, so we had to leave. This place was really neat, though. Hope we can return some day. The town of Floyd was really neat. There was a community market across the street and some other things that looked very interesting.
We love to go here to find the unique candy we grew up with. One of the few places to have this many candy selections. Music is great too
This was one of my favorite hangouts. some of the local people go there every Friday night. I haven,t been there in awhile need to get back. always had good time .oldtime country and bluegrass music played lots of dancing from flatfooting ,square dancing and slow dancing. lots of people from different parts of country come there even from different countries I have personally meet them; this is one of the main attraction on[ crooked road trail] they are open most every day of the week with plenty good food. lots of friendly faces.
We didn't really experience the Friday Jamboree that Floyd Country Store is famous for, as we were passing through town near closing time on a Sunday afternoon, so we had to content ourselves with a browse of the store, and a quick look around town. Something nifty is going on in Floyd, and the Floyd Country Store is at the heart of it.As expected, you will find all the souvenirs you could want from a store that is focused on tourism, however the sense I got was that this is no tourist trap, but instead very much a part of the community. Even though it was near closing time on a Sunday night, local folks were constantly popping in for various reasons (ice cream, anyone?), and the vibe was relaxed, pleasant, and friendly.Floyd is somewhat off the beaten trail, but if you are passing through the area, it's well worth a visit (the drive in on 221 itself is a delight), and no visit to Floyd can be considered complete without stopping in to the Floyd Country Store and saying hello.I'll be back, and hopefully on a Friday night so as to properly complete my Floyd Country Store experience.
Friends brought us here on a Saturday afternoon and live bluegrass was playing and it was very enjoyable. After noticing the food they were serving looked quite good, we returned on Sunday for a quick lunch before heading home. Wife and I had homemade chicken salad sandwich and pimento cheese sandwich along with a cup of potato & leek soup....all was outstanding. Will come back in the summer to better enjoy the Friday Night Jamboree.
Walked in looking for a sandwich, wound up staying for a great blue grass jam session and some flat foot dancing. Must stop by if you are in Floyd.
My husband and I were here during the busy fall season, and the Fri night jamboree was packed wall-to-wall with people. A couple of hints: tickets go on sale at 4:45 and there is a line. I waited until about 5 pm to go by the store, and I walked right in. However, many of the folding chairs were reserved by that time. You can put your jacket or a piece of paper on a chair and no one will take it. You have to be in your seat at 6:30, though, or your seat is up for grabs. Since we did not reserve chairs, we left after a while and came back later when it was less crowded. Some people leave after the first band, and lots more leave after the second. so when we walked in before the third band, there were plenty of chairs available. (I believe there are always three bands.) You get a sticker to wear so that you can come and go as you please. There are groups in the street playing music as well, so you can wander around, watching and listening, then go back to the store when it's less crowded. By the way, the fudge that they sell in the store's cafe is fantastic!
Get there early on sat night for a good seat to the live radio show performance. You will smile,tap your toes and nod your head to the wonderful performers.
Enjoyed the music and watching the dancing. There people visiting from England, Korea, and Israel. All the local were very friendly.
If you come to Floyd and don't visit the Country Store, you are really missing out. The Friday Night Jamboree is an event to remember: in the warmer months, the fun and music spills into the streets as we celebrate true American Music and Dance.. American music is alive and well here- a living tribute to our past, and our performers are taking the music, the dance and the joy right on into the future. Come on in and have a cup of home made soup, a sandwich, a creamy milkshake and a piece of pie from the Jingle Tap Cafe, then enjoy the old- time country store filled with unique and hard-to-find treasures that Grandma used and loved! Barrels of old-fashioned candy, local maps and books, crafts, rugged clothes, and lots of local culture fill the shelves. A joy to visit any time you happen to pass through our town!