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SUMMARY:Chili Pepper Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Are you brave enough to beat the heat? We invite heat-lovers and thrill-seekers alike to test their palates against our most potent peppers. Grab your friends\, line up at the spice bar\, and see who can handle the progression from Jalapeño and Cayenne up through Habanero\, Ghost Pepper\, and the fiery Carolina Reaper. It’s a fast-paced\, sweat-inducing\, unforgettable flavor experience. \nThe Heat Progression Lineup:\n1. Jalapeño – The crisp\, green kickoff.\n2. Cayenne – A sharp\, classic culinary kick. (Wait for 1 minute)\n3. Habanero – Fruity undertones backed by serious sting. (Wait for 1 minute)\n4. Ghost Pepper – A slow-building\, smoky inferno. (Wait for 1 minute)\n5. Carolina Reaper – The final boss. Blistering\, record-breaking heat. (Wait for 3 minutes) \nHow does it work?\nWe will prepare 5 pieces of sour dough bread\, dipped in gourmet olive oil and coated with the chili powder. \nYou will need to read and sign the waiver/rules of the challenge (NO wiping eyes\, NO drinking between levels\, NO spitting.) \nWe will time you between bites and supply you with milk when it’s all over! \nYour Reward:\n1. Bragging rights!\n2. Receive an “I Beat the Heat!” sticker!\n3. Get your picture on our “Challenge Survivor” wall!\n4. Receive a $5.00 voucher for a drink downstairs at the El Charro Restaurant! \n**All Participants will get 10% off their purchases for the day. Good in-store only.
URL:https://visitfloydva.com/event/chili-pepper-challenge/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:The Spice Bar\, 302 S Locust Street\, Floyd\, VA\, 24091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Entertainment,Family,Games,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Spend a Day with the Bees
DESCRIPTION:Spikenard is opening its gates for visitors to come experience the wonder and beauty of the Honeybee Sanctuary. Tours are available\, as well as an opportunity to purchase gifts and bee products at the farm store\, and just come and relax on top of the mountain amidst the buzzing honeybees working in our flowering landscape.
URL:https://visitfloydva.com/event/spend-a-day-with-the-bees/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary\, 401 Hideaway Ln.\, Floyd\, VA\, 24091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment,Family,Gardens
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SUMMARY:Floyd Living Traditions Festival
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival \nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM\nFloyd Center for the Arts\n220 Parkway Lane South\, Floyd\, VA 24091 \nFree Admission | Family-Friendly | Rain or Shine \nJoin the Floyd Center for the Arts for the 4th Annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival\, a free\, all-day celebration of Floyd County’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. \nPresented in partnership with the Floyd Country Store’s Handmade Music School\, the festival brings together artists\, musicians\, tradition bearers\, and community organizations for a day filled with live music and dance\, traditional craft demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, exhibitions\, artisan vendors\, local food\, workshops\, and interactive experiences for all ages. \nVisitors will experience the living traditions that make Floyd unique\, from blacksmithing\, quilting\, woodworking\, fiber arts\, and pottery to old-time music\, storytelling\, and Appalachian dance. Whether you’re discovering these traditions for the first time or reconnecting with familiar ones\, the festival offers a welcoming opportunity to celebrate the creativity and culture of our region. \nKick off the weekend on Friday\, August 21\, at the Floyd Country Store’s Friday Night Jamboree\, the official pre-festival celebration featuring an evening of traditional Appalachian music and community. \nFor the latest schedule and event information\, visit www.floydartcenter.org \nThe Floyd Living Traditions Festival is made possible by Skyline National Bank\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program\, Virginia Tourism\, the Town of Floyd\, Floyd Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram\, Floored LLC\, Red Hill General Store\, and The Spice Bar. \nThis project is made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://visitfloydva.com/event/floyd-living-traditions-festival/
LOCATION:Floyd Center for the Arts\, 220 Parkway Lane S\, Floyd\, VA\, 24091\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Ages Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Share stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement\, and a craft as a family. Develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Stay after for Big & Little Social Club until 12:15 PM.
URL:https://visitfloydva.com/event/all-ages-storytime/
LOCATION:Jessie Peterman Memorial Library\, 321 W. Main St.\, Floyd\, VA\, 24091
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SUMMARY:Chili Pepper Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Are you brave enough to beat the heat? We invite heat-lovers and thrill-seekers alike to test their palates against our most potent peppers. Grab your friends\, line up at the spice bar\, and see who can handle the progression from Jalapeño and Cayenne up through Habanero\, Ghost Pepper\, and the fiery Carolina Reaper. It’s a fast-paced\, sweat-inducing\, unforgettable flavor experience. \nThe Heat Progression Lineup:\n1. Jalapeño – The crisp\, green kickoff.\n2. Cayenne – A sharp\, classic culinary kick. (Wait for 1 minute)\n3. Habanero – Fruity undertones backed by serious sting. (Wait for 1 minute)\n4. Ghost Pepper – A slow-building\, smoky inferno. (Wait for 1 minute)\n5. Carolina Reaper – The final boss. Blistering\, record-breaking heat. (Wait for 3 minutes) \nHow does it work?\nWe will prepare 5 pieces of sour dough bread\, dipped in gourmet olive oil and coated with the chili powder. \nYou will need to read and sign the waiver/rules of the challenge (NO wiping eyes\, NO drinking between levels\, NO spitting.) \nWe will time you between bites and supply you with milk when it’s all over! \nYour Reward:\n1. Bragging rights!\n2. Receive an “I Beat the Heat!” sticker!\n3. Get your picture on our “Challenge Survivor” wall!\n4. Receive a $5.00 voucher for a drink downstairs at the El Charro Restaurant! \n**All Participants will get 10% off their purchases for the day. Good in-store only.
URL:https://visitfloydva.com/event/chili-pepper-challenge/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:The Spice Bar\, 302 S Locust Street\, Floyd\, VA\, 24091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Entertainment,Family,Games,Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spice Bar":MAILTO:spicebarfloyd@gmail.com
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