Roadlore
Welcome to the home of the RoadLore blog, the living journal of Wayfarer Appalachia. Here on Main Street in Tazewell, the mountains lean close and the air carries both music and memory. Within our walls, two spirits guide the journey — the Velvet Room, soft and hushed, where storytellers and songwriters bare their truths, and the Crossroads Stage, bold and untamed, where bands and wanderers thunder through.
Each plate from our kitchen is steeped in local flavor, each cocktail stirred with a touch of kinship, and every note of music a reminder that the road is alive with story. This space is where we share those tales — the triumphs, the stumbles, the gatherings by firelight — all the wayfarings and whispers that make us who we are. Walk with us, and together we’ll keep the flame burning bright in the heart of Appalachia.
Wayfarer Presents the 2nd Annual Mountain Flavors Music & Food Festival
On November 6 and 7, 2026, Mountain Flavors returns for its second year.
This two-day celebration will once again bring together accomplished chefs, talented musicians, regional flavors, and the unmistakable hospitality of the Appalachian Mountains. Friday evening will offer an intimate five-course culinary and musical experience, while Saturday will transform The Wayfarer into a lively food, drink, and music festival.