A crowd watching a live band under stage lights at WA Fest
August 20–22, 2027 · New Castle, VA

WA Fest 2027

A three-day music festival in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, 40 minutes from Roanoke. Two stages, creek tubing, disc golf and the World Peace Dinner, with camping included in every weekend pass.

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Sixth year

Music, mountains and a weekend to remember

WA Fest is a boutique music festival held every August at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, surrounded by forest, fields and creek in New Castle, Virginia. Now in its sixth year, it brings rock, Appalachian, funk, folk and soul to two stages — the Creek Stage and the Main Stage — from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.

The two stages are a two-minute walk apart, so you can catch a sunset set by the creek and still make it to the Main Stage.

Musicians performing under purple lights on the WA Fest stage
Your pass

What's included

Every WA Fest weekend pass gets you three days of music plus the run of the whole property.

  • Two stages

    Live music on the Creek Stage and the Main Stage from Friday afternoon through Sunday.

  • Camping included

    Every weekend pass includes camping, hot showers, restrooms and free parking. Upgrade to a premium campsite or a lodge room.

  • Creek tubing

    Shuttle-serviced tubing on Craig Creek, right on the property. Bring water shoes.

  • 18-hole disc golf

    A course that winds through the woods and fields. Bring your discs or rent them at the camp store.

  • 10+ miles of trails

    Hiking and mountain biking trails for every level, all across the property.

  • Food and drink

    The Outpost kitchen serves food and drink all weekend, with beer, wine and cider for guests 21 and over.

A band performing under colorful stage lights at Wilderness Adventure
WA Fest

Two stages, three days.

Music on the Creek Stage and the Main Stage, creek time between sets and camping with every weekend pass.

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Family friendly

Bring the whole family

WA Fest is a family festival as much as a music one. Children under 12 come free with a ticket-holding adult, and there is plenty of room for them to run, from the lawn in front of the stages to the shallow creek.

At past festivals, kids have joined a pirate game on the lawn, chased giant bubbles, picked out beads, drawn on the art wall and splashed in Craig Creek, then danced with their parents when the music started.

Two moms, a toddler and a young boy relaxing on a picnic blanket on the festival lawn
Kids at WA Fest

Fun for the whole family

A crowd of children with foam swords playing a pirate game on the lawn under pirate flags A little girl laughing and dancing in her mom’s arms in the crowd A woman making giant bubbles with a wand as a small child runs after them A toddler in a dress standing in front of the stage watching the band play A girl and her mom hugging cheek to cheek and smiling A group of kids running and playing a game on the lawn A smiling dad holding his little daughter Two girls choosing colorful beads from a bead wall A family relaxing in camp chairs in the creek, with a boy in tie-dye standing beside them A little girl with a painted face taking a drink of water A smiling dad holding his sleeping baby on his shoulder Children in pirate hats with foam swords joining a costumed pirate game on the lawn Two little boys climbing on a pile of big inner tubes A girl and her dad drawing together on the community art wall A mom and two smiling kids at a picnic table under the trees A little girl chasing a giant soap bubble across the sunny field Two little girls playing in the gravel in front of the stage while a band plays A grinning boy playing an electric guitar at his family’s campsite A smiling mom in a camp chair holding her baby on her lap A mom carrying her daughter in a big hug among the camp chairs A mom hugging her smiling son at a picnic table A toddler running across the grass toward the camera with his mom behind him A dad in a camp chair holding hands with his young daughter on his lap A mom and her young son sitting together on a striped blanket with a paper fan A girl on her dad’s shoulders under string lights at the evening show

Children under 12 come free with a ticket-holding adult.

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Photos from WA Fest

A crowd dancing in front of the lit-up WA Fest stage at dusk A band playing under green and pink lights on the WA Fest stage A dancer with glowing light-up wings in the dark A festival-goer dancing and smiling in the sunshine An audience of all ages clapping and smiling in camp chairs on the sunny festival lawn A band under pink spotlights with the crowd in front of the stage A craft vendor in a colorful hat sharing her work with a child Festival guests relaxing in chairs on the lawn near their tents Musicians playing an acoustic set on a wooden porch An older couple dancing on the grass in front of the vendor tents Aerial view of the Wilderness Adventure grounds and the Blue Ridge Mountains at sunset A singer playing a resonator guitar under red and purple stage lights as fans reach up Friends in tie-dye talking around a picnic table on the grass Festival-goers dancing in front of the stage under colored lights and glowing trees Friends in fairy wings and tie-dye dancing on the lawn in front of the main stage Dozens of people relaxing in camp chairs set right in the creek Festival-goers floating and wading in the clear, shallow creek on a sunny afternoon Giant painted mushroom sculptures on the festival lawn with the Blue Ridge mountains behind

Photos from past festivals.

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Getting around

Festival map

Stages, campsites, parking, the Outpost and facilities.

Illustrated WA Fest map showing the stages, campsites, parking, the Outpost and facilities
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Friday night

The World Peace Dinner

One long shared table on Friday evening, served between sets. Dinner tickets are separate from your festival pass and must be bought in advance: there are no tickets on the day.

Guests sharing food at a long outdoor table during the World Peace Dinner
Between sets

Meet at The Outpost

Stop by The Outpost for food and drink between shows. Grab something to eat, find your friends, and make your way back to the music.

Food and drink purchases are separate from your festival pass. The World Peace Dinner is a separate ticket too, sold in advance only.

The Outpost food and drink counter at Wilderness Adventure
Good to know

Before you go

When do gates open?

Gates open Friday at noon. Come early, pitch your tent in daylight and walk the property before the first set.

Want an extra night? Early admission opens the gates on Thursday, August 19, and is sold separately from your festival pass. Thursday at 6:30pm we share a potluck dinner in front of the stage.

Is camping really included?

Yes. Every weekend pass includes a communal campsite, hot showers, restrooms and parking. Premium campsites, RV spots and lodge rooms can be added.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

No outside alcohol anywhere on the grounds. Beer, wine and cider are available at the bar for guests 21 and over with valid ID.

Are children welcome?

Yes. WA Fest is family-friendly and children under 12 come free with a ticket-holding adult.

What about pets?

No pets on the property during the festival, including the parking areas and campgrounds. Service animals are welcome.

Can I get a refund?

No. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer yours to someone else. Call the office on 540-864-6792 to arrange it.

Is there cell service?

Barely. There is slow free WiFi near the main lodge. Agree on a meeting spot with your group before you arrive.

Getting here

Plan your trip

Address

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
11176 Peaceful Valley Rd
New Castle, VA 24127

About 40 minutes by car from Roanoke. Open in Google Maps

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Towing a trailer or driving an RV?

If you are coming from the north on I-81 South and your GPS tells you to take exit 156, ignore it. That is a winding mountain road and it is not suitable for vehicles hauling trailers.

Call the office on 540-864-6792 if you are towing and we will talk you in.

WA Fest 2027 tickets

Weekend passes include camping. Tickets go on general sale in the spring — tell us where to send the link.

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Guests gathered around an outdoor fire pit under string lights
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