2026 Music & Merchants
Venue: Downtown Pulaski, Pulaski
Organizations: NightWingz Band, Solacoustix
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Family Friendly
Cost: Free
Description:
Pulaski On Main presents the 7th Annual Music & Merchants along West Main Street in downtown Pulaski, VA on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Downtown Pulaski will come alive with music, food, and community spirit!

The family-friendly event will feature an evening of live entertainment, local vendors, and a wide variety of food and beverage options, offering something for all ages to enjoy.

More than 30 vendors will line Main Street, showcasing handmade goods, artisan products, and unique finds from local and regional businesses. In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of food trucks offering everything from tacos and barbecue to Polish sausage dogs and seafood. A variety of beverages, including beer, wine, lemonade, and other refreshments, will also be available throughout the event.

This year’s live music lineup includes Solacoustix, performing from 4:00-6:00 PM, followed by Nightwingz, who will take the stage from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Adding to the excitement, Curtis Crowder of 107.1 WPSK will be on-site from 4:00-6:00 PM, giving attendees the chance to win tickets to see Ella Langley’s sold-out show in Salem, VA.

Solacoustix is a music phenomenon, specializing and performing anything from Blues and R&B to rock based in Roanoke, VA. Solacoustix has played Floydfest and around the state to several college and university crowds.

Jo Jo leads on Bass while Stuart mixes and mashes all types of current and classic music and adds his own soulful voice and makes it his own. Chris is a beast on drums and Cameron rocks the keys which makes this band the one to book for any event. No matter if you need a solo acoustic blues artist or a full band, Solacoustix can meet your needs.

Links:

• https://sites.google.com/view/solacoustix/home
• https://www.facebook.com/jojo.stockton.3
• https://www.instagram.com/jojo.stockton.3/

The NightWingz Band is a Southwest Virginia classic rock and variety band performing everything from Travis Tritt to Foreigner.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564443095798

The event is free and open to the public. Community members and visitors alike are invited to come downtown, explore local vendors, enjoy great food, and spend an evening celebrating Pulaski.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxed evening of music in the heart of downtown.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/KzbLS3rh/689229523-1391473196347339-8744891972443709389-n.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.pulaskionmain.org/music-and-merchants or https://www.facebook.com/pulaskionmain or email pulaskionmain@gmail.com or call 540-235-1372.