FLOYDFEST I

Sept. 27-29, 2002

Main Performers: The Neville Brothers, Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, John Scofield, Doc Watson, African Showboyz.

Crowd: 4,500

Weather: Tropical storm Isidore lashed the first day of the festival, drenching fans and performers alike. The festival’s final two days were sunny, but the crowd total was less than what organizers had hoped for.

FLOYDFEST II

Aug. 15-17, 2003

Main Performers: Nickel Creek, Reeltime Travelers, David Grisman Quintet.

Crowd: 5,500

Weather: Sunny, except for light rain on the festival’s last day.

FLOYDFEST III

Aug. 13-15, 2004

Main Performers: Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Donna the Buffalo, Dar Williams, Culture.

Crowd: 6,500

Weather: Cool, cloudy and occasionally wet. Another tropical system nicked the festival, dampening the show on Saturday. Fog was pretty thick, too.

FLOYDFEST IV

July 29-31, 2005

Main Performers: Ani DiFranco, DJ Williams, Avett Brothers, Xavier Rudd.

Crowd: 8,000

Weather: Hot.

FLOYDFEST V

July 27-30, 2006

Main Performers: Los Lobos, Tim O’Brien, Cyro Baptista, Eddie From Ohio, Iris Dement, Rory Block, Balfa Toujours.

Crowd: 10,000

Weather: Hot, humid, sprinkly. The first FloydFest to run four days, FF V was the largest festival to date.