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June 9-10 [Friday 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.].

Annual Festival in the Park Live music, crafts, food, carnival rides, history Pearisburg Community Center

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

Events

Honky Tonk Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Jamboree, 6:30 – 10 p.m.

Sunday Music Jam, 1:30 – 6 p.m.

Old-time music, lots of stompin’ and dancin’.

Floyd Country Store, Floyd Each Saturday Starlite Drive-in Flea Market Several vendors, shopping and haggling 275 Starlight Drive, Christiansburg May 28, 1-4 p.m.

75th Anniversary Claytor Lake State Park Partnership event with state park and Wilderness Road Regional Museum - Christian-Cloyd Chimney Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin June 3-4, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pulaski County Lions Club Flea Market Admission, free parking NRV Fairgrounds, Dublin June 8-11 Annual Henry Reed Memorial Celebration Fiddle, banjo, music competitions, shows, workshops, kids tent Kairos Resort, Glen Lyn

June 10, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Claytor Lake Festival Live music, car show, arts & crafts, food, fishing tournament, fireworks & more Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin June 10, 5-9 p.m.

Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series Travis Reigh and The Jared Stout Band Main Street, Christiansburg June 10 & 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Floyd Artisan Trail Art studios open, galleries, farms, demos, special events on backroads and in town www.floydartcenter.org/artisan-trail 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

July 8 New River Valley Garden Tour, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Beautiful, local, lovingly tended gardens and grounds.

Tickets and map, mfrlfriends.org/wp/garden-tour

August 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pirate Festival Come in pirate garb or not, pirate music, dancing.

Rockhouse Marina, Claytor Lake

July 6-8 Floyd Auto Fair 3-day swap meet Chasing SS Cars on Facebook New River Fairgrounds, Dublin

August 25-27 “Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke

July 14-16 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 21-23 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 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

“Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend

June 18 Juneteenth

Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern June 22, 6-8 p.m.

Crooked Road Artisans, Music and Fun Rock House Marina, Dublin

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

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 September 9, 5-9 p.m.

Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series Main Street, Christiansburg

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

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 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

Pumpkin Festival

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.

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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 Rock House Marina, Dublin

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

Vintage jazz vibes and a musical trip around the world

Moss Arts Center, 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 Beedoolkee Theatre Innovative, contemporary theatre delivers a clever, original performance of the Greed tragedy Medea Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg November 16, 7:30 p.m.

Invoke

String quartet with banjo, mandolin, fiddle and voice reinvents classical music in traditional tunes across America

Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg

November 30, 7 and 9 p.m.

Deantoni Parks Experimental composer and percussionist creates fascinating sonic experiences in progressive styles Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg December 2, 4 p.m.

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Spectacular Cherished tradition in a spirited holiday event Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg December 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winterfest Randolph Park, Pulaski December 10, noon–4 p.m.

Yuletide Holiday event with hot drinks, music, sweets, crafts and family photos Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg December 17, 4 p.m.

Blacksburg Master Chorale Messiah One of the most iconic works of the holiday season performed by more than 80 singers Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg

2023

October 27, 7:30 p.m.

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

August 4-5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Annual Steppin’ Out Festival More than 150 booths, food, drink, live entertainment.

Downtown Blacksburg

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October 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival Family fun with vendors, food, scarecrow contest.

Downtown Pearisburg

September 22, 7:30 p.m.

Brentano String Quartet Features leading violist and Julliard faculty member Hsin-Yun Huang Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg

July 28-30 “Dirty Dancing” Theme Weekend Dance lessons, dance parties and more Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke

Eric Johnsen, Agent 2045 N Franklin St Christiansburg, VA 24073 Bus: 540-382-5552 eric.johnsen.pibm@statefarm.com

October 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Floyd County Arts & Crafts Festival Floyd High School, Floyd

October 9, 7:30 p.m.

Winona LaDuke The Next Energy Economy Native American grass-roots organizer and activist Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg

September 21-23 Fall Equinox Festival Celebration of fall with special learning opportunities and fun events Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, Floyd

Partnership event with Calfee Cultural and Community Center

June 22-24 Spikenard Summer Festival Learn and observe beekeeping up close and personal Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, Floyd

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

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 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

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