Artist Lineup
Seven live reggae acts across the day — here are the sets that carried us from 2PM to 9PM.
Thank You, Virginia! 🌿
One Love • Positive Vibrations • Virginia Reggae
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🌿 Thank You, Virginia! 🌿
The 6th Annual Virginia Reggae Freedom Fest was truly amazing!
Thank you to everyone who came out and shared such a beautiful day with us. The weather was perfect, the musicians were incredible, the food was amazing, and the vendors were absolutely fantastic.
There were positive vibrations all around — from the stage to the crowd, from the families dancing to the friends reconnecting. Your love, energy, and support made this year's festival one we will never forget.
To every artist, musician, vendor, volunteer, sponsor, staff member, and attendee: thank you for helping us continue this special Virginia tradition.
With love and gratitude,
Shannon & Greg
🌞 One Love • Positive Vibrations • Virginia Reggae 🇯🇲
The 2026 Lineup
Food & Culture
Island-inspired food vendors, artisan booths, and family-friendly community experiences.
Festival Vibes
Families dancing, friends reconnecting, and positive vibrations from the stage to the crowd.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Last Resort Reggae BandFrom NOVA/DMV
3:00 – 3:10 PM
JR LionWaynesboro's own
3:15 – 3:45 PM
Joe BaileyRichmond, VA
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Chris Woodson aka RighteousBack from Dublin, Ireland tour
5:15 – 6:15 PM
ShayarOcho Rios, Jamaica — original Burning Spear guitarist
6:30 – 7:30 PM
The OversteppersFeaturing Davina & Davita Jackson
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Greg Ward & The DubsettorsFeaturing Darrel Rose, former percussionist of The Wailers
Festival Location
Plaza Antigua
23 Windigrove Drive
Waynesboro, Virginia
23 Windigrove Drive
Waynesboro, Virginia
What's Next
🍂 Fall Reggae Fest 2026
Be on the lookout — details coming soon. Follow along here for the date and lineup announcement.
🌞 VA Reggae Freedom Fest 2027
Saturday, July 31st, 2027 — the last Saturday in July, as always. Mark your calendar.
🎪 Booking Is Open Now
Vendors, artists, and sponsors — we're booking 2027 already. Reach out using the form below.
Questions? Contact Us
Vendor, artist, and sponsor inquiries for Fall Reggae Fest 2026 and VA Reggae Freedom Fest 2027 are welcome. Send us a message and our team will reply by email from support@vafreedomfest.com.