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A Full Weekend for a Fall Kickoff

Start fall the right way this weekend in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, VA with exciting events for the whole family!

Kiwanis Wilderness Trail Festival

Sept. 19 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Downtown Christiansburg, VA

• With over 150 vendors, two stages for live music and dance, skilled crafters, and much more, explore and enjoy one of Virginia’s most historic roads at this family-friendly event.

Sinkland Farms Annual Pumpkin Festival + Wine Festival

Pumpkin Festival: Sept. 19 & 20 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Wine Festival: Sept. 19 & 20 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073

• Fall is officially here, and that means one of the nation’s top pumpkin patches is ready to celebrate! Kickoff the season at the 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival with live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Find more times to visit here.
• Sip Virginia wines with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the midst of the exciting pumpkin festival at the 4th Annual Wine Festival!

New River PawpawFest

Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 2351 Glade Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

• Celebrate North America’s largest, and tastiest, native fruit with a day full of live music, specialty foods, native plants, beer, art, vendors, goats, games, and more at Rising Silo Brewery and Glade Road Growing.

New Town Festival: Blues, Brews & BBQ

Sept. 19 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | 203 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

• Celebrate this history of New Town, a neighborhood for Black residents during segregation at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall, a nationally recognized historic landmark that was once the town’s social center. Find beer and wine, barbeque, and sweet treats with live music from the New River Blues Society.

Oldtown Nights Concert Series – The Glen Shelton Band

Sept. 19 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 4179 Oldtown Rd, Shawsville, VA 24162

• It’s the 10th season of live music concerts at Old Town Fields! With open green space and a family-friendly environment, enjoy music from The Glen Shelton Band.

We’re close to home, but far from ordinary! Find more ways to spend your next fall getaway in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, Virginia!

Taking in the Arts

While you’re going to Town, make sure you take the opportunity to explore Montgomery County’s fantastic public art! Whether you’re exploring Virginia Tech’s campus in Blacksburg or strolling Christiansburg’s Downtown, beautiful murals and sculptures abound!

Visit the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market and take in the stunning mural in the square! Created by artists Michael St. Germain and Chris Pritchett, the mural depicts different periods of history in Blacksburg in transportation and agriculture.

After visiting the Market, you may notice some beautiful art right underneath your feet! The Blacksburg Stormwater Public Arts Project started in 2018 with the mission to educate citizens on the importance of making sure nothing but rain goes down storm drains in an effort to reduce surface pollution. Currently, nine storm drains have been painted as part of the project. Can you find them all?

Next, head to Christiansburg to see their newest mural! Located in Historic Cambria, the new mural depicts the many charming characteristics of the area, including the depot and train. Afterwards, be sure to walk by Cambria Station Antiques and Cottage Farms General Store to see the additional public art in the area!

If you are a true Hokie fan, take a day and track down as many Hokie Birds as you can find! Located all over campus, Blacksburg, and even Christiansburg, the Hokie Bird statues are hand painted and entirely unique—you’ll never find two that are alike! These Hokie Birds have been around since 2006 and offer a fun, additional activity as you explore town.

For an interactive map with the locations of even more public art, click here!

Iconic Highlights

For those seeking an immersive cultural experience, the New River Valley is home to some truly iconic, nationally recognized attractions offering a range of experiences from visual and performing arts to local history.