Big Lick Entertainment’s mission to create events with a message and meaning is unmatched in Virginia. Founded by Owner/Creative Director JD Sutphin in 2013.

Whether producing a fundraiser, festival or concert, each date is a crafted partnership with the goal of enriching our area culturally and economically with drive, passion and creativity.

Big Lick Entertainment boasts a roster of signature events including southwest Virginia’s largest New Year’s Eve event, the Big Lick Downtown Countdown, the largest Oktoberfest, the Big Lick Oktoberfest, biggest kid-centric festival, the Big Lick Kid Fest, the record breaking concert series, Flat Pickin’ Fridays, the areas biggest barbecue celebration, the BOCO BBQ & Country Music Fest, Virginia’s only cocktail festival the Big Lick Cocktail Classic and more!

Big Lick Entertainment is also available for consultation, programming, management, staffing, marketing and much more.