JUNE
June 8-11
Annual Henry Reed Memorial Celebration
Fiddle, banjo, music competitions, shows, workshops, kids tent
Kairos Resort, Glen Lyn
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
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
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
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
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
July 6-8
Floyd Auto Fair
3-day swap meet
Chasing SS Cars on Facebook
New River Fairgrounds, Dublin
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
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
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
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
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
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
October Weekends
Pumpkin Festival
Live music, family activities, art & crafts, corn maze & hay rides, more!
Sinkland Farms, Route 8/ Riner Road, Christiansburg
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
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
NOVEMBER
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
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
FARMERS MARKETS AROUND THE NRV
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
& MORE
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
