The countdown to the 15th annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival is on, and organizers are thrilled to announce the final lineup, featuring funk legends Lettuce, festival icon Keller Williams, and 26 more incredible acts, officially completing the band lineup! The festival will take place May 22–25, 2025, at the scenic Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Virginia.
Lettuce will return for their third all-time performance at Rooster Walk, following standout shows at RW12 and their headline set at RW8. Meanwhile, Keller Williams, a longtime fan favorite, will bring his unique energy to the festival for the very first time, performing a special 90-minute funk set backed by the all-star Rooster Walk House Band.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the stellar lineup we’ve put together for Rooster Walk 15,” said Johnny Buck, executive director of Rooster Walk Inc. “Lettuce has always been a crowd favorite, and to finally have Keller Williams joining us, an artist that’s been on the wish list since our very first festival. This festival is truly going to be something special.”
Along with Lettuce and Keller Williams, the festival will showcase Ghost-Note (Dallas, TX), a band that features many of Snarky Puppy’s members and is sure to bring their jazz-funk wizardry to Rooster Walk’s late-night stages. Dangermuffin (Folly Beach, SC) will return for their fifth appearance at the festival, while Ashes & Arrows, the breakout Asheville, NC, band recently featured on America's Got Talent, will make its Rooster Walk debut.
The Artists at Large for this year’s festival are a dream team of musical talent, joining forces to create unforgettable moments throughout the weekend. The all-star cast that will elevate the Rooster Walk House Band performances includes Ron Holloway (sax, Baltimore, MD), Jeff Sipe (drums, Black Mountain, NC), Josh Shilling (keys & vocals, Nashville, TN), Isaac Hadden (guitar, Asheville, NC), Keyser George (guitar, Nashville, TN), Wallace Mullinax (guitar, Charleston, SC), Florencia Rusinol (vocals & guitar, Johnson City, TN), and Jake Dempsey (bass, Roanoke, VA).
Other additions to the lineup include Dale and the ZDubs (reggae, Maryland), Erin & The Wildfire (R&B, Charlottesville, VA), Arts Fishing Club (Americana, Appleton, WI), Underground Springhouse (jam band, Athens, GA), Mighty Joshua (reggae, Richmond, VA), Hustle Souls (soul, Asheville, NC), Deau Eyes (indie, Richmond, VA), Future Joy (future-funk, CO & FL), Striking Copper (roots, Wilmington, NC), Winyah (rock, Charleston, SC), Bella Moulden (indie, Buffalo, NY), Woody Woodworth & The Piners (country, Richmond, VA), Rebecca Porter (country, Harrisonburg, VA), Jules & The Agreeables (rock, Loudoun County, VA), and magician Hunter Rhodes (magic, Richmond, VA).
The previously announced RW15 bands include overall festival headliner Trampled by Turtles (progressive bluegrass, Duluth, MN), Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country (jam-roots-country, Nashville, TN), Andy Frasco & The U.N. (rock, Los Angeles, CA), Little Stranger (indie hip-hop, Charleston, SC), Town Mountain (Asheville, NC), Yarn (roots rock, NC–NY), Hogslop String Band (bluegrass, Nashville, TN), ShadowGrass (progressive bluegrass, VA–NC), Kendall Street Company (jam band, Charlottesville, VA), Sneezy (party funk, Chicago, IL), Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast (soul roots, Asheville, NC), Caleb Caudle (roots music, Winston-Salem, NC), the Rooster Walk House Band (various cities), The Wilson Springs Hotel (roots rock, Richmond, VA), Isaac Hadden (jam, Asheville, NC), Sol Driven Train (R&B, Charleston, SC), Florencia & The Feeling (R&B/soul, Johnson City, TN), Ramona & The Holy Smokes (honky-tonk, Charlottesville, VA), Big Fat Gap (bluegrass, Chapel Hill, NC), Mountain Walrus (jam, Roanoke, VA), The Shoaldiggers (horny swampgrass, North Carolina), Griffin (southern rock, Martinsville, VA), DJ What? (DJ, Martinsville, VA), and a Raffi Kids Tribute by Mile Andrews & Band (Chapel Hill, NC).
More Than Just Music – An Unforgettable Experience
Rooster Walk is renowned for its immersive, award-winning festival experience, offering not only world-class music but also family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable memories with breathtaking scenery and a community vibe like no other. With more than 45 bands on six stages, attendees can enjoy live music and art, food, craft beer, yoga, disc golf, healing arts, slacklining, pedal boats, and much more.
For those looking to take their Rooster Walk 15 experience to the next level, Rooster Walk offers exclusive Full Strut and VIP packages. These patrons enjoy special perks, such as exclusive access to VIP areas, including an island with a tiki bar, a Speakeasy, VIP hospitality, VIP stage programming, and complimentary food and drinks at select locations, plus additional amenities. These options are very limited and usually sell out in advance, so be sure to secure your spot for the ultimate Rooster Walk experience!
Tickets & Camping Passes Available Now – Discounted Tickets Available Until February 1!
Tickets and camping passes for Rooster Walk 15 can be purchased at www.roosterwalk.com, with discounted prices available through February 1, 2025. After that date, ticket prices will increase. Festival organizers encourage fans to act fast, as several ticket options have already sold out and others are in limited supply.
A Festival with Heart – Giving Back to the Community
Rooster Walk is not just a music festival – it’s a community-driven event with a strong charitable mission. Since its founding in 2009, Rooster Walk Inc. has donated more than $330,000 to local and regional charities. A portion of proceeds from the festival will benefit the Penn-Shank Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund and the Rooster Walk Music Instrument Program for local schools. Additionally, festival tickets sold in 2024 contributed to the United Way’s efforts to support victims of Hurricane Helene.
Rooster Walk has earned recognition as one of the Top 5 festivals in Virginia by Richmond Times-Dispatch and was voted the region’s Most Creative Charitable Event by Virginia Living Magazine for three consecutive years.
