Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival marks 50 years with music, vendors and family activities

Nashville artist Kayla McKinney headlines milestone event with local performers

Published: Sep. 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago

CEDAR BLUFF, Va. (WVVA) - Residents gathered at the town square for the annual Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival, marking a 50-year milestone for the event.

Townspeople and visitors attended local vendors, live performances from Nashville country artist Kayla McKinney and local performers Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen, and bounce houses and slides for kids.

“They look forward to it every year and I’m always excited for it to come around and we’re excited to be a part of it. We start planning – starting tomorrow for next year,” said Mark Singleton, co-chair of the Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival Committee.

The committee for the festival welcomes artisan craftsmen and performers every year.