Farmers Markets & Community Social Sites
Radford ~ 1122 E. Main St.
Saturdays, May - October
Draper Valley ~ Draper Mercantile
Saturdays, May – October
Pulaski ~ Historic Train Station
Tuesdays, May - October
Pearisburg ~ Wenanoh Ave. Saturdays, May – October
Narrows ~ Monroe St. Thursdays, May – October
Christiansburg ~ 1600 N. Franklin St. Thursdays, May – October, 3-7 p.m.
Recreation Center Parking Lot
Floyd ~ 203 S. Locust St.
Saturdays and Thursdays, May – December
Winter Market, January – April*
[*depending on weather and available produce] www.floydfarmersmarket.org
Blacksburg ~ Draper and Roanoke St. Saturdays, year round
Wednesdays, year round, hours vary seasonally Corner Draper and Roanoke, Blacksburg www.blacksburgfarmersmarket.com
Honky
County Lions Club Flea Market
June 8-11
Annual Henry Reed Memorial Celebration
Fiddle, banjo, music competitions, shows, workshops,
June 11, 1-4 p.m.
Loyalist in the Backcountry
Living history presentation
Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern
June 15, 6 p.m.
Cherokee Culture
Ren “Warrior Wolf” Herdman presenter Partnership event with state park and Wilderness Road
Regional Museum
Waters Edge Meeting Facility
Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin
June 16-18
Rodeo Extravaganza for St. Jude’s
New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin
June 17
Annual Summer Solstice Festival, 1-11 p.m.
Live music, midway games, children activities, food, beer garden, street performers & dog parade Downtown Blacksburg
June 18
Juneteenth
Partnership event with Calfee Cultural and Community Center
Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern
June 22, 6-8 p.m.
Crooked Road Artisans, Music and Fun
Rock House Marina, Dublin
June 22-24
Spikenard Summer Festival
Learn and observe beekeeping up close and personal
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, Floyd
June 24 Horse Show
New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin
June 23-25
“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
June 24, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Floyd House & Garden Tour
Stunning homes and gardens around Floyd County Floydartcenter.org for tickets and map
June 24-25, noon-6 p.m.
Lavender Festival
Beautiful country setting, live music, wine. Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg
July 1, 4-6:30 p.m.
Spirit of America: Independence Day Ceremony, celebration, food, music, vendors Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
4th of July Celebrations!
Parades, music, fanfare, flag waving and fireworks throughout the New River Valley celebrating independence and freedom
July 1-2, noon-6 p.m.
Lavender Festival
Beautiful country setting, live music, wine. Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg
August 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Pirate Festival
Come in pirate garb or not, pirate music, dancing. Rockhouse Marina, Claytor Lake
August 25-27
“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
August 26
3-7 p.m./concert begins 5 p.m.
10th Anniversary Open House
Performances, art, children’s activities, learning, giveaways Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
September 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Floyd Livestock & County Fair
Celebrating agricultural heritage, livestock shows, demos,petting zoo, horseback rides, live music Floyd Family Campground, 2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd
zone, pop up boutiques, family fun to the max Sinkland Farms, Route 8/ Riner Road, Christiansburg
July 24-28
Summer Camp
Eastern Woodland Theme
Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern
July 24-29
New River Valley Fair
Livestock, food, rides, evening events, blast for everyone!
New River Fairgrounds, Dublin
July 28-30
Sunflower Festival
Note: Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
200,000 sunflowers! Vendors, food trucks, awesome kid zone, pop up boutiques, family fun to the max Sinkland Farms, Route 8/ Riner Road, Christiansburg
July 28-30
“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend
Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
July 28-30
Mary Draper Ingles Festival
Honoring the legacy of one strong, resilient, determined frontier heroine, woman, activities, history, food and drink across three locations.
Glencoe Mansion, Ingles Farm, Longway Brewing, Radford
July 30–Aug. 3
Virginia Tech String Project Camp
For rising 2nd to 12th graders
New to strings or already playing, learn or sharpen skills and play at Steppin’ Out! stringproject@vt.edu, 540-231-0416
August 4-5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Annual Steppin’ Out Festival
More than 150 booths, food, drink, live entertainment. Downtown Blacksburg
August 4-6
The Beekeeping Experience: Fall Gathering
Plans for fall and winter, explore bee’s ecosystem, open to Beekeepers including beginners Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, Floyd
August 11-12
Newport Agricultural Fair
More than 80 years, oldest agricultural fair in VA. Kid rides, food, games, horse show, horse pull, live music. Saturday night fireworks. Newport
October 1, 7 p.m.
Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea
Awesome radio show features performances by legends and newcomers to the country and bluegrass music.
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Floyd County Arts & Crafts Festival
Floyd High School, Floyd
October 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival
Family fun with vendors, food, scarecrow contest.
Downtown Pearisburg
October 7, 7:30 p.m.
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily
Love in Exile Trio
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jeeps, Jared & Jumbalaya
September 9, 5-9 p.m.
Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series Main Street, Christiansburg
September 16-17, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pulaski County Lions Club Flea Market
Admission, free parking
NRV Fairgrounds, Rt. 100, Dublin
September 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
50th Kiwanis Wilderness Trail Festival
Vendors, kids fun, music, food, classic cars, raffles, silent auction, craft demos
Downtown Christiansburg
September 16, 1–5 p.m.
Blacksburg Brew Do
Craft beer festival + wonderful food, live music
Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
September 15-17
“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend
Dance lessons, dance parties and more
Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
September 21-23
Fall Equinox Festival
Celebration of fall with special learning opportunities and fun events
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, Floyd
September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Brentano String Quartet
Features leading violist and Julliard faculty member
Hsin-Yun Huang
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
September 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
NRV Sheep & Goat Festival
NRV Fairgrounds, Dublin
September 25
Golf Tournament
Hosted by Blacksburg Battles Cancer
Blacksburg Country Club, Ellett Valley, Blacksburg
September 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Book of Life
Rwandan writer and activist shares life perspectives
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October Weekends
Pumpkin Festival
Live music, family activities, art & crafts, corn maze & hay rides, more!
Sinkland Farms, Route 8/ Riner Road, Christiansburg
November 3, 7:30 p.m.
Javon Jackson with Nikki Giovanni and Nnenna Freelon
Historic collaboration for an intimate jazz performance of Hymns, spirituals and gospel numbers Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
November 4, 7:30 a.m.
Eastern Divide Ultra Race Pembroke
November 8-9, 7:30 p.m.
Seongbukdong
November
Rock House Marina, Dublin
October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Winona LaDuke
The Next Energy Economy
Native American grass-roots organizer and activist Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 12, 7 p.m.
Fire Parade Town of Pulaski
October 12, 7:30 p.m.
Garage Dance Ensemble
Contemporary dance-theatre performance in English Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 14, 5-9 p.m.
Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series Main Street, Christiansburg
October 14-15
Newbern Fall Festival
Vendors, arts and crafts, music, food, family fun Hosted by the Newbern Volunteer Fire Dept Main Street, Newbern
October 14
Radford Highlanders Festival
Heavyweight games, Celtic music, sheepherding, vendors, fun for all ages Radford University Campus
October 19, 7:30 p.m.
Vox Luminis
Renowned Belgian early music vocal and instrumental ensemble
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 27, 7:30 p.m.
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Vintage jazz vibes and a musical trip around the world
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
October 27-29
“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
October 28
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Randolph Park, Pulaski
October 29
Hallowe’en, noon – 4 p.m.
Celebrate arrival of Fall, pumpkin patch, live music, sweet treats, demos
Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
