This festival was never just about one weekend. It was about building something that can grow, bring people back, fill our streets, and help all of Main Street win.

Wayfarer has always been about more than a meal. It is a place to slow down, settle in, meet friends, and enjoy the character of Appalachia in a setting that feels both familiar and fresh. This summer, that spirit comes through loud and clear with a June lineup built for long evenings, great sounds, and Historic Main Street energy.

From bluegrass and country to jazz, soul, blues, Celtic roots, reggae, and songwriter nights, Wayfarer brings live music to Historic Main Street in Tazewell. There is something powerful about hearing music rise from an old Main Street building.

Get ready for an electrifying night of music. The Moran Tripp Band, one of Maryland's most exciting up-and-coming rock acts, is bringing its signature sound to the stage for a performance you won't want to miss. This is your chance to see a band on the rise, fresh off a series of significant successes that have set the music scene buzzing.

Join Wayfarer Appalachia and Uncharted Adventures for Bike Night on Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 PM in Tazewell, Virginia, with live music, cold drinks, and Appalachian road culture.

On Saturday, May 16, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wayfarer Appalachia is honored to collaborate with The Litz Mansion, celebrity Chef Kev D., and a wonderful lineup of local vendors for an afternoon built around beauty, conversation, food, and the simple joy of gathering well.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Wayfarer Appalachia with a Southern-inspired brunch buffet, live music in the Velvet Room, Starlight Porch seating, and a mimosa bar in Tazewell, Virginia.

Join Wayfarer Appalachia in Tazewell, Virginia for RT16 Rally & Music Festival, June 5-7, 2026, with live music, motorsports, food, fellowship, and Back of the Dragon.

The Tennessee Sheiks are not the kind of band you tuck neatly into one box. Wayfarer describes them as Knoxville's own ensemble of veteran musicians, and their sound pulls from jazz, swing, blues, bluegrass, and country, with nods to Django Reinhardt's timeless style.

Explore our curated menus designed to elevate any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.

Founded in the hills of West Virginia, Chosen Road was shaped by front porches, country churches, and the kind of close harmonies that only come from standing near enough to hear each other breathe. Their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, but it reaches beyond any one label. You hear country, gospel, and Americana in the music, all tied together by something that feels steady, honest, and true.

That is what makes this upcoming night at Wayfarer Appalachia feel like such a natural fit.

Classically trained as a violinist, Arvel Bird has spent a lifetime shaping a sound that brings together Celtic music, bluegrass, Appalachian roots, and his own Native American folk and Celtic rock orchestrations. The result is something rare — music that feels both refined and deeply grounded, technical and emotional, worldly and close to home.

Some songwriters write hits. Others write songs that stay with people for years because they feel lived in, honest, and true.

Rick Ferrell brings that kind of music to the Velvet Room for a night shaped by story, craft, and the kind of sound that still means something.

There is something special about an artist who does more than perform songs. Aristotle Jones brings context, spirit, and lived connection to the stage. His music is influenced by the rural soundscapes of Appalachia as much as it is by the work of Johnny Johnson and Bill Withers, two West Virginia legends whose influence still runs strong through American music.

Experience Nashville-caliber live music on Main Street, Tazewell, VA. Wayfarer Appalachia—restaurant, bar, and live music venue with three stages—serves Southern-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and nightly performances that celebrate Appalachian heritage. Join us for great food, bigger tunes, and a playful hometown vibe.

At Wayfarer Appalachia, the experience isn't just about dinner—it's about the moments that surround it. The laughter shared over appetizers before the meal arrives, the sweet indulgence of dessert after a satisfying dinner, and the comfort of a warm cup of coffee while music fills the room. These are the moments that turn an ordinary night out into something memorable.

Spring has a way of waking everything up in the mountains. The light lingers a little longer, Main Street feels alive again, and the music lands a little deeper. At Wayfarer Appalachia, that is exactly what our Spring House Sessions are made for: good songs, good food, and the kind of evenings that remind you why live music still matters.

This special event brings together the laid-back spirit of a Hawaiian luau with the rich traditions of Appalachian hospitality. Set in the heart of Historic Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia, the evening promises delicious food, local culture, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the best of our region.

There are some places that never really leave you. No matter how far life carries you, they stay tucked somewhere deep inside you, like the first verse of an old song you have not heard in years but still know by heart.

There's something special happening on Main Street in Tazewell. If you've ever stepped inside Wayfarer Appalachia, you already know it's a gathering place, a crossroads of stories, songs, travelers, and neighbors.