THIS WEEKEND

Bluegrass Festival

Grab your dancing shoes and head out to Big Island for a weekend of music. Entertainment by Dobie Toms and Faith Ridge, Reed Creek Band, Miller's Creek, Heather Berry, Blackwater Band, In the Tradition, High Ground and more. Vendors, camping available. Proceeds to benefit the Bedford County School Resource Officer Program. $10 each day. 3 to 11 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road. 586-7718

FiddleFest

In a weekend of festivals, this one has workshops, jam sessions and concerts by Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, the Grascals and others. $15, evening concerts at the gate; $25, single day pass at the gate; $50, weekend pass at the gate. Friday and Saturday. Hollins University. 777-1418, roanokefiddlefest.org.

All Nations Green Corn Festival Gathering and Powwow

Learn something new by celebrating American Indian heritage with a special appearance of the POW-MIA-KIA Traveling Memorial, demonstrations, American Indian arts and crafts, food and storytelling. Traditionally, a powwow is attended only by American Indians, but this is a gathering for anyone. The Green Corn Festival has been a celebration of renewal since ancient times, and proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum. Noon today, 9 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. $5, general; $3, ages 4 to 16, seniors and veterans. Bland County Fairgrounds. (276) 688-3438.