Rooster Walk 17 unveils first names: Daniel Donato and Andy Frasco return to Pop's Farm
The Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival has unveiled the first artists for its 17th edition, from Thursday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30, 2027 at Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Virginia: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country and Andy Frasco & The U.N. lead a first wave of 19 names, with the top headliner still to come.
A first wave unveiled at Pop's Farm
The Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 17th edition, set for Thursday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30, 2027, at Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Virginia, over Memorial Day weekend.
Two returning favourites lead the first announcement
Leading the announcement are two returning favourites the fans asked for: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, back for a sixth straight year, and Andy Frasco & The U.N. Joining them are progressive bluegrass trio Keller & The Keels, Saxsquatch, the Trey Hensley Band, Dizgo, the Kanika Moore Band, Bella Rayne, Wolph, Sol Driven Train, 65 North Pickers, the Moga Family Band, Ettore Buzzini, Empire Strikes Brass, Phat Laces, Griffin, Big Fat Gap, plus DJ What and magician Hunter Rhodes on late-night duties.
A festival founded in memory of two friends
The top headliner and more than 25 further acts are still to come; the completed lineup will feature around 45 artists across six stages. Founded in 2009 in memory of two Martinsville musician friends, Rooster Walk channels part of its proceeds into scholarships and band instruments for local schools. Admission, camping and parking passes are on sale now.
Rooster Walk — Pop's Farm, Martinsville, Virginia, United States. 17th edition, May 27 to 30, 2027.
Official website: roosterwalk.com
— Moïse 1er, the Festival Explorer