Eddiefest 5 brings metal, punk, and hard rock festival to Bluefield on May 16

PRESS RELEASE

Bluefield, WV — The two Virginias’ only annual festival dedicated to metal, punk, and hard rock returns this spring as EDDIEFEST 5 takes over Bluefield on May 16 for a full day of live music and community impact.

Now in its fifth year, EDDIEFEST has become a staple event for heavy music fans across the region, bringing together bands and attendees from both West Virginia and Virginia for an all-day celebration of underground and regional talent.

EDDIEFEST is held in honor of Eddie Baker, keeping his memory alive through music and community, something that continues to resonate with attendees and artists alike each year.

Beyond the music, EDDIEFEST continues its mission of giving back. The festival has supported the American Kidney Fund each year, raising awareness and contributing to efforts that support kidney disease patients nationwide. This ongoing commitment has become a defining part of the event’s identity, uniting the heavy music community around a meaningful cause.

Attendees can expect a high-energy lineup spanning metal, punk, and hard rock, along with a strong sense of community that continues to define the event year after year. With growing momentum and regional attention, EDDIEFEST 5 is shaping up to be one of the standout independent music events of the spring.