ABOUT us

Bluegrass in Boydton is brought to you in partnership by the Historic Boydton Renaissance, The Boydton Volunteer Fire Department, The Town of Boydton, and Mecklenburg County Tourism.

Located right on the Hwy 58 corridor in South-Central Virginia, the town of Boydton serves as the county seat to Mecklenburg. Mecklenburg County is a unique tourist destination, offering two lakes with over 800 miles of shoreline, 17 boat landings, 5 campgrounds, 5 wineries, a brewery, distillery, unique theaters, historic sites and miles of trails.

Founded in 2019, this annual show falls on the 4th Saturday in June and features some of the top bluegrass musicians from near and far.

Each event features 3 bands, food by the Boydton Volunteer Fire Dept, a beer garden, wine garden, and a selective number of artisans selling their unique products and wares. Musicians come from near and far to jam on the courthouse lawn before the shows begin.

Bring your lawn chairs, but leave your coolers at home. Admission is $20 and tickets are sold at the gate only. Kids 12 and under are free!

our Partners

Mecklenburg County Tourism —Located in the heart of Southern Virginia with small towns to explore, historical places that enrich, over 50,000 acres of water to refresh your spirit, state parks and hiking trails that will restore your peace with nature and a culture of live performances, festivals and award-winning foods that will replenish your love for life. Plan your visit today.

Town of Boydton — The County Seat of Mecklenburg, Boydton offers a charming small town, a host of historic attractions, the Tobacco Heritage Trail, several restaurants, campgrounds and is home to the 4th largest dam in the US. Learn more about Boydton here.

Historic Boydton Renaissance — HBR for short, is a 501-3(c) organization dedicated to the mission of revitalization and historic preservation for the town of Boydton, Virginia.

The Boydton Volunteer Fire Department - is a 501-3(c) organization dedicated to provide fire and EMS services for the Boydton community.

the venue

The Historic Boyd Tavern - The Boyd Tavern, formerly known as Boyd’s Tavern, Exchange Hotel, and Boydton Hotel, is a historic inn and tavern located in the Historic District of the town of Boydton in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It is a rambling, two-story structure built in at least three stages throughout history. The front facade features a full-length two-story porch with sawn-work decoration.

Created as an “ordinary” to provide overnight accommodations near the county courthouse, the Boyd Tavern has been a prominent landmark and a treasure of architectural and historic significance for more than two hundred years. The original tavern was constructed in 1785, and was licensed as an ordinary to Richard Swepson, Jr. It contained the 1770 county courthouse, jail, stock, and tavern.

Today, the Boyd Tavern is open for tours and is available for rent as an event space. For more information, visit their website at www.boydtavern.net.

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