US Congressman Rick Boucher announced a provision of federal funding which will support the Annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition and advance the tourism economy of Grayson County. .

The stage will be used each year during the Music Festival and Guitar Competition and for other cultural events and educational workshops held at the Park during its operating season. The stage will be constructed approximately 100 yards uphill from the existing staging area in the Homestead area here at the Park. The site will be approximately 1,224 square feet in size and will include space for three dressing rooms and a musician warm-up room. The stage itself will occupy approximately 352 square feet of space. The performance stage will be accessible for the handicapped and will also have restroom facilities that will be connected to the existing sewer system at the Grayson Highlands State Park. The exterior of the stage will resemble a barn or cabin, with hemlock board and batten siding and a cedar shake roof which will match the existing structures of the Park. Ample lawn seating that is naturally sloped to provide an optimal amphitheater experience will be available to visitors .

We extend our thanks to everyone who has made this project possible.

We are in need of matching funds for this project. If you could help us in any way with this one time endeavor, it will be greatly appreciated. The Festival is a charitable organization. Our 501 (c)3 tax exempt number is 31-1653428. To send a contribution or to contact us with your help, write to:

Wayne Henderson Music Festival, Inc.
P.O. Box 531
Galax, VA 24333