Bushels & Barrels
Local Food, Wine & Beer Festival
FESTIVAL GATES OPEN AT 4 PM ON SATURDAY JUNE 21
marks the 11th annual Bushels & Barrels Local Food, Wine & Beer Festival at Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead in Critz, VA.
EXPERIENCE ALL THINGS LOCAL
June 2025
The Reynolds Homestead, in partnership with One Family Productions, is excited to announce two days of events to celebrate the 11th annual Bushels & Barrels Local Food, Wine & Beer Festival. Celebrating all things local, the event has grown from a one-day concert to a two-day event featuring a local foods Farm-to-Table dinner on Friday and the festival event itself on Saturday, all happening June 20 and 21!
Jon tyler wiley & his virginia choir
Jon Tyler Wiley is a seasoned touring and session musician who has performed with acts like Sister Hazel, Stephen Kellogg, and Ron Holloway. As an instructor with the MusiCorps program, he’s taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, the Kennedy Center, and PBS’s A Capitol Fourth alongside artists such as Paul Shaffer, Aloe Blacc, and Trace Adkins.
After recording his debut solo album playing every instrument himself, Wiley formed The Virginia Choir—an ensemble of accomplished musicians known for dynamic live shows and crowd engagement. Their singles “Laura Lee” and “Strong” gained acclaim, with Skope Magazine calling the latter a “poignant yet upbeat… feel-good single.” His full-length album The Longing was released to critical praise in 2022.
TC Carter band
From the time he was four years old, in the hills of Patrick County, VA, rhythm, blues, and a whole lot of soul has been running through lead guitarist TC Carter’s veins. With the help of his mother, Della Carter, he would become a child prodigy in rhythm and blues on the lead guitar. Coming from a long line of musicians before his time, TC Carter was born to play the guitar.
Throughout the years, people of all ages have been moved by the musical style of TC Carter. His music not only feeds the soul, but takes you to a mental headspace of good vibes and a hunger for the art of music. Over the course of 20 years, his craft continues to touch lives and astonish people of all different walks of life.
City dirt band
City Dirt Band is an eclectic group from North Carolina performing a blend of roots rock originals and choice covers. Formed by members of the band Urban Soil, initially as a side project, City Dirt Band now enters a new era with a stand-alone act, new material, and a healthy dose of Urban Soil songs in the mix.
griffin
Griffin is a southern Virginia based singer songwriter steeped in blues, americana, and rock n roll. Griffin's songwriting prowess delves into the realms of fantasy, mythology, and personal stories from his own life, infusing the music with captivating narratives that evoke vivid imagery and emotional depth.
We LOVE volunteers - sign up for a three hour shift and get free admission to Saturday’s festival! Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday through Sunday and include: admissions, event set up or break down, merch sales, hospitality, beer & wine sales, administrative support, and clean up.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP COMING SOON!