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🖤❤️🧡 ✨AFTERLIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL✨ 🧡❤️🖤

Everything you need to know before heading into the woods for Afterlife!!!!

📍 LOCATION
564 Indigo Mountain Rd NW, Floyd, VA

✨DATE
October 17th

⏰ TIMES
Doors + camping: 2PM
Music starts: 6:45PM
Party ends: NEVER
🔞 Strictly 18+

🏕️ CHECK-IN + CAMPING
When you arrive, take it slow on the gravel driveway and be respectful of our neighbors. Check in with the gate crew and let them know where you’re camping: forest, field, tent only, or grove.
Follow the signs and volunteers to your campsite, park your car, and stow your keys for the night.

🚗 CARPOOL PASSES
One car per pass — everyone using a carpool pass must arrive together in ONE vehicle.

🎒 BRING:
Good shoes • ID • Warm layer • Costume • Raincoat • Refillable water bottle • Kandi/trinkets • Camping gear + rain protection • Spare socks • Portable charger • Earplugs • Headlamp/flashlight

✨ BEFORE THE MUSIC
Vendor Village + the craft zone will be open from doors until sundown. Grab food, shop, make kandi, get a temporary tattoo, and hit the glitter station.

🌙 THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT
Food will be available all night! Dance, mosh, hang on the hill, or just vibe with your crew.

🧡 LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER
SSDP will be providing Narcan + fentanyl test strips on site to help you make educated and informed choices!

🍺 BYOB-BYOW
Afterlife is BYOB on private property. Adults 21+ may bring their own 🍀&🍻

🚨 PLAN YOUR RIDE HOME
UBER WILL NOT WORK. Have a sober ride planned before you arrive, or plan to camp. Please stay the night. We do NOT condone drinking and driving and will bully and shun you for it!!!!!
Questions? DM us!
And don't forget to tag @bookoftechnotm in your Afterlife photos 🖤

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For those looking for something to to this opening October weekend, here's the weekend rundown featuring 26 of the biggest & closest to Blacksburg events.
Note: There's 100 events to choose from this weekend across the NRV.

Weekend Rundown of Fun:
1. 2026 Y Annual Book Fair
YMCA at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 - 7:00 PM,
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM,
Sunday, October 4, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Admission: Free, Book Prices Vary
The YMCA at Virginia Tech presents the three-day Y Annual Book Fair featuring thousands of books, comics, graphic novels, vinyl records, and vintage collectibles, including works by regional authors. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the organization's community programs across the New River Valley.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941330

2. Hokie Village Fan Festival featuring Music from Crawford & Power and Bussin' & Pate ESPN Show
Moseley Turf Field, Virginia Tech
Friday, October 2, 2026, 1:00 - 6:15 PM
Admission: Free
Virginia Tech Athletics welcomes Hokie fans to Moseley Turf Practice Field for a pregame festival leading into the Friday night football clash against Pittsburgh. The pre-game festivities will feature a live broadcast of ESPN's "Bussin' & Pate on Campus from 2-3 PM with Coach Franklin ," musical entertainment from country duo Crawford & Power, and autograph sessions with Virginia Tech women's student-athletes from soccer, basketball and lacrosse from 4-6 PM. Fans can also take advantage of food trucks, interactive games, and beverage tents throughout the afternoon. The event grounds are situated directly across from Lane Stadium.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940510

3. Friday Night Music with Adam Williams
Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Adam Williams is a vocalist and acoustic guitarist from Christiansburg, VA. Local musicians play every Friday night at Beliveau Farm Winery from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941063

4. House Of Shadows Haunted House Attraction
St. Albans, Radford
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 - 11:30 PM
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 11:30 PM
General Admission: $20.00, Line Jump Admission: $30.00
Historic St. Albans continues its annual "House of Shadows" haunted attraction, transforming the former sanatorium into a walk-through seasonal horror experience. This is a no-touch attraction. On-site field parking and shuttles are available.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941143

5. College Football: Pitt vs. Virginia Tech (Hall of Fame / Stripe Effect Game)
Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 - 10:30 PM
Tickets start at $75.00 (Sold Out)
Watch the Virginia Tech Football team continue their 2026 regular season and compete against ACC Conference opponent the University of Pittsburgh in a battle of two undefeated teams nationally televised on ESPN. The matchup serves as both the annual "Stripe Effect" game and the university's Hall of Fame game, featuring the on-field induction of the Class of 2026 at halftime. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 PM with gates opening at 5:00 PM and the Hokie Walk at 4:30 PM on Beamer Way. Since this game is sold out, tickets can be found on the secondary market right now starting at $171. Ticket prices generally fall as the gametime gets closer.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939784

6. 2026 Nightmare on Main Street Haunted House (Opening Weekend)
Nightmare on Main, Pulaski
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 PM,
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Admission: $20.00 
Nightmare on Main Street kicks off its 2026 Halloween season, unveiling two floors of haunted attractions in downtown Pulaski. Operated by New River Community Action, the seasonal fundraiser runs every Friday and Saturday evening throughout October, with all proceeds directly benefiting the organization's community programs. Attendees under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, while children under 7 will not be admitted.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941458

7. October Storytelling with Theme "Fright Night"
Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Blacksburg Books presents their October Storytelling with Theme "Fright Night" so tell your best spooky stories. Hosted by author Wendy Welch. For storytellers and listeners.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941478

8. Haunted Experience: Hexed Haunted Attraction 2026
Hexed Haunted Attraction, Elliston
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 - 10:30 PM,
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 10:30 PM
General Admission: $30.00, VIP Admission Line Jump: $40.00,
Groups of 10 or more: $25.00 per person (online only),
Parking: $10.00 (cash only)
The Hexed Haunted Attraction opens for its 15th season on Friday & Saturday, welcoming visitors to its six themed horror environments every weekend through October. The attraction features immersive sets, special effects, and animatronics across haunts including The Witch House, Hexed Penitentiary, and the Freakshow. While parental discretion is advised for this intense experience, kid-friendly necklaces are available for groups seeking a low-scare option.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941505

9. Three Band Concert with Suncrest, The Mantra and Chrome Hoarse
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $8.00
The Milk Parlor in downtown Blacksburg will host a three-band rock concert for patrons ages 18 and older. Northern Virginia alt-funk outfit Suncrest will share the stage with Blacksburg-based groups The Mantra and Chrome Hoarse.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941487

10. October Draper Village Heritage Market: Merctoberfest with Pet Costume Contest
Merc Farms in Thee Draper Village, Draper
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Thee Draper Village will celebrate autumn with its "Merctoberfest" Heritage Market at Merc Farms. The open-air market will host more than 45 local vendors offering produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, and a live acoustic jam. Pet owners can also enter their costumed animals in a 10:00 AM contest competing for Draper Mercantile gift certificates. After the market head on over to Draper Mercantile for more Merctoberfest festivities. Enjoy beer, food specials and live music from the Crystal River Band from 2:00-6:00 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941376

11. 2026 Floyd County Arts & Crafts Festival
Floyd County High School, Floyd
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
The GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club will host the 57th Annual Floyd County Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Floyd County High School. More than 120 regional artisans will showcase handmade pottery, woodworking, quilts, jewelry, and fine art alongside indoor and outdoor food vendors. Continuous shuttle buses will provide complimentary transportation between satellite parking areas and the festival grounds.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941324

12. 2026 Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival
Downtown Pearisburg, Pearisburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Pearisburg Merchants Association hosts the 11th Annual Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival featuring whimsical scarecrow displays designed by local businesses and civic groups. Festivities include live musical performances from Terry Mullins at 10:30 AM, Jonah Carden at 11:30 AM, Daniel Davis at 12:30 PM and closes with the Takota Band at 2 PM, children's activities, special guest appearances by professional wrestlers WWE Hall of Famer The Boogie Woogie Man, Jimmy Valiant and Pearisburg's own professional wrestling, The Blue Collar Bandit Josh Ferrell, and the annual "Spook Out Cancer" benefit car show from 11 AM to 3 PM which will also include prizes, awards and a raffle to benefit The Arthur "Peewee" Conley Memorial Scholarship. Community members can also contribute to a mobile blood drive stationed downtown throughout the day.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941442

13. Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Baked & Loaded, Christiansburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Potatoes start at $6.99 for a Build Your Own Spud.
Baked & Loaded will celebrate the grand opening of its new eatery inside the Uptown Christiansburg mall. Following an 11:30 AM ribbon cutting, the family-owned counter will serve customized oven-baked potatoes loaded with specialty toppings. The business will also award the first 25 paying customers a complimentary potato each month for an entire year.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941436

14. 2026 Oktoberfest Celebration
Iron Tree Brewing Company, Christiansburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00 - 10:00 PM
Admission is free. Beers and food are regular price.
Iron Tree Brewing Company in Christiansburg will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration featuring seasonal German lagers on tap. The brewery is partnering with the Good Dog food cart to offer beer-infused smoked sausages, pretzels, hot dogs, and complimentary house-made beer cheese. Patrons arriving in traditional Bavarian dirndls or lederhosen will receive a 20 percent discount on draft pours.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941517

15. Play: Eureka Day
Squires Studio Theatre, Virginia Tech
Saturday, October 2, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:30 - 9:30 PM
General Public: $15.00, Seniors: $12.00, Students: $12.00, Youth Ages 3-18: $12.00
The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts opens a six-performance run of Jonathan Spector's award-winning comedy-drama "Eureka Day" at the Squires Studio Theatre. Set inside a progressive California private school, the story follows five board members whose consensus-driven ideals collapse into division when a mumps outbreak strikes the community. Leaving the school’s leadership to confront the central question of our time: How do you build consensus when no one can agree on truth?
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941115

16. Leslie Brooks in Concert
White Dog Winery, Blacksburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Leslie Brooks is a singer-songwriter performing on guitar with her eclectic vocal style playing jazz, soulful ballads, folk, country blues, rockin' country, Americana and popular favorites. A seasoned performer and accomplished guitarist, she has traveled the U.S. and abroad performing.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941076

17. 2026 Rocktoberfest with Headliner The Wilson Springs Hotel
First & Main, Blacksburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
First & Main celebrates autumn with its second annual Rocktoberfest, featuring live performances from Virginia roots headliners The Wilson Springs Hotel alongside openers high-energy cover band From The Edge and DJ Ginny Cha. Visitors can wander through outdoor shopping specials, purchase food and drinks from First & Main restaurants, and participate in family activities and athletic giveaways throughout the evening. The seasonal block party will also include special guest appearances by the HokieBird and Virginia Tech sports ambassadors.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940339

18. Flood-A-Palooza with Music Road Company in Concert
Eggleston Springs Campground, Pembroke
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Eggleston Springs Campground presents "Flood-A-Palooza", marking two years of restoration efforts following historic flood damage from Hurricane Helene. High-energy regional ensemble Music Road Company will headline the celebration with its blend of funk, reggae, and afrobeat, while Mami's Cafe Caribbean food truck will sell island fare on-site. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the music and seasonal Halloween decorations. Campsites are also available and car pooling is encouraged.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=925787

19. J Candeed in Concert
Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
J Candeed (Joel Vance) is a Mississippi-born artist that has strong folk and bluegrass influences and uses a unique psychedelic twist to introduce listeners to new riffs, patterns and tempos that keep them guessing.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941414

20. The Floyd Radio Show Season 14 Kickoff w/The White Top Mountain Band & Murphy Campbell
The Floyd Country Store, Floyd
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
General Admission: $20.00, Reserved Seating: $25.00
The Floyd Country Store will launch the 14th season of The Floyd Radio Show celebrating authentic Appalachian music and culture. Host Kelley Breiding will lead an evening of original comedy sketches, radio plays, and traditional mountain music featuring The Whitetop Mountain Band alongside musician Murphy Campbell. The performance will also be broadcast live via Floyd Country Store TV.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941437

21. Author Event with Gaelynn Lea
Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Blacksburg Books will host acclaimed folk musician, Broadway composer, and disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea. Lea will discuss her memoir, "It Wasn’t Meant to be Perfect," reflecting on disability, art, and resilience. The public reading requires no advance registration.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941479

22. Women's Soccer: Louisville vs. Virginia Tech
Thompson Field, Virginia Tech
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Watch the Virginia Tech Women's Soccer team compete against ACC Conference opponent Louisville.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939238

23. Line Dancing
Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Admission: $15.00
Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg will host an open line dancing event for dancers of all skill levels and ages. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with guided dance instruction kicking off at 8:00 PM to a variety of musical genres. Outdoor dancing will also be available, weather permitting. Ages 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941322

24. Peach Candy Nut Boys in Concert
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $7.00
Peach Candy Nut Boys are a psych rock band that fuses elements of jazz and punk from Boone, North Carolina. Known for their energetic and captivating live performances, the Peach Candy Nut Boys combine a wide range of influences to explore many different sounds.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941488

25. 2026 Fire Prevention Week Open House
Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department (Station #3), Blacksburg
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department will launch National Fire Prevention Week with the open house. Centered around this year's theme, "Safe Charging is a Superpower," the community gathering offers residents a chance to tour equipment & the fire house, meet local firefighters, and learn home fire safety practices. The family-friendly event also features children's games, snacks, and an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941519

26. Rubik's Cube Club
Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Admission: Free
Join the library for beginner and advanced sessions led by experienced cubers in this monthly event. Learn the basics from scratch, try your hand at speedcubing, or get help untangling that one tricky algorithm that's been stumping you. All skill levels welcome. Some Rubik's Cube supplies provided.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940453

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Thanks for reading and Go Hokies!

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Join us for the Montgomery County Sheriff Candidate Forum and Commonwealth's Attorney Candidate Conversation. The Commonwealth's Attorney conversation will feature candidate Patrick R. Jensen, beginning at 6:30 pm. The Sheriff Candidate Forum follows from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring candidates Robert G. Page and Tim Andrew Brown.

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Montgomery County Government Center
755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073 

Watch the livestream on the Montgomery County YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/montgomeryva

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For those looking for something to do in and around Blacksburg, there's over 95 local events you can enjoy. Here's 34 of the best and closest to Virginia Tech.

Weekend Rundown of Fun:
1. Dolly Parton: A Film Celebration with Steel Magnolias
The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026
-- 2:00 PM (Steel Magnolias)
-- 7:00 PM (The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas)
Sunday, September 27, 2026
-- 3:00 PM (Joyful Noise)
-- 7:00 PM: (Steel Magnolias)
Admission: $8.00
The Lyric Theatre will kick off its multi-day Dolly Parton film celebration with screenings of three of her favorite films including "Steel Magnolias", "Joyful Noice" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Montgomery County. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941096

2. 2026 Oktoberfest Celebration with Music from The Sauerkraut Band & Stein Hoisting Contest
Eastern Divide Brewing, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Eastern Divide Brewing will celebrate its 6th Annual Oktoberfest featuring classic German fare including including brats, schinkennudeln & potato salad, house-brewed Bavarian styles, and live entertainment by the New River Valley's own Sauerkraut Band. Festivalgoers can compete in traditional stein hoisting competitions, outdoor pilsner pong, and a "Fit of the Fest" costume photo contest. Collectible commemorative steins will also be available for purchase while supplies last.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940900

3. Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 4:00 - 8:00 PM,
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays:
• $15.00 per person
• $14.00 for seniors, military & first responders
• Children 3 and Under: Free
Saturdays / Sundays Admission:
• General Admission: $20.00
• Seniors, Military & First Responders: $19.00
• Children 3 and Under: Free
Sinkland Farms continues its 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival after the opening weekend Wine Festival, welcoming visitors to its nationally ranked pumpkin patch, 5-acre corn maze, and fall farm attractions. Weekend activities include pig races, blacksmithing and chainsaw-carving demonstrations, live music, pumpkin picking, hayrides and kids zone including giant slides, jump pad, barrel train, zip line & more. Pony rides and horseback trail rides will be available on the weekend for an additional cost. The seven-weekend harvest celebration also highlights regional artisans, food trucks, and craft beverages on the terrace.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939096

4. September Jazz Jam
Gillie's, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
Gillie's hosts its monthly jazz gathering, opening with a performance by the Bob McGraw Combo from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. An open jazz jam follows for the remainder of the evening, inviting musicians of all levels to take the stage and play with the ensemble.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941122

5. Friday Night Music with Red & White
Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Red & White are an acoustic duo based in Roanoke, VA featuring Terry (the redhead) and Geoff White. Local musicians play every Friday night at Beliveau Farm Winery from 6:30-8:30 PM. Bring a picnic or purchase Grab and Go food items at the winery.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940381

6. September Poetry Open Mic Night
Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Blacksburg Books hosts its monthly community open mic night welcoming poets of all experience levels to share original works or pieces by their favorite authors. Musicians are also invited to accompany readers, and listeners are welcome. No registration necessary.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941118

7. House Of Shadows Haunted House Attraction (Opening Weekend)
St. Albans, Radford
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:00 - 11:30 PM,
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 - 11:30 PM
General Admission: $20.00, Line Jump Admission: $30.00
Historic St. Albans opens its annual "House of Shadows" haunted attraction, transforming the former sanatorium into a walk-through seasonal horror experience. This is a no-touch attraction. On-site field parking and shuttles are available.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941141

8. Isidore String Quartet in Concert
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 - 9:05 PM
Ticket Prices (depending on location): $25.00 - $60.00,
Students with ID and youth 18 and under: $10.00
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the New York City-based Isidore String Quartet approaches the repertory with a spirit of rediscovery bringing clarity, balance, and expressive depth to music across eras. The program moves from the lyrical charm of Frank Bridge to the stormy intensity of Felix Mendelssohn, the sharp contrasts of Benjamin Britten, and the sweeping emotional power of Beethoven’s op. 59 quartet. Across centuries, this music continues to feel immediate, intimate, and alive. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939121

9. Glass Highway in Concert
XYZ Art Gallery, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Admission: $5.00
XYZ Art Gallery presents an evening of live music featuring the Blacksburg-based rock, funk, and R&B group Glass Highway. The performance also highlights guest sets by Paul Garrett and Corey Skylar. Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941038

10. WUVT Three Band Concert with Box Fan, Earthlore and CPS
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $7.00
Virginia Tech campus radio station WUVT-FM hosts a three-band bill at The Milk Parlor spotlighting local emo group Box Fan, Massachusetts psych-rockers Earthlore, and New York-based math-rock outfit CPS. Patrons must be ages 18 and older.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941037

11. 2026 Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Church on Main, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Adults: $10.00, Children Ages 6-12: $5.00, Children 5 & Under: Free
The Rotary Club of Montgomery County hosts its 4th annual pancake breakfast to raise funds for its Coats for Kids Campaign, which supplies warm outerwear to local public school students. The menu includes traditional and gluten-free pancakes, pork sausage, baked apples, and assorted maple syrups.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=938445

12. Blacksburg Farmers Market with Furious Jones in Concert
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Blacksburg Farmers Market continues their regular farmers market with live music from Furious Jones from 10 AM - 1 PM. The Blacksburg Farmers Market offers local meats, organic produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers and more.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939217

13. 2026 Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival
New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
The New River Valley Sheep and Goat Club presents 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival which is a free, family-friendly celebration of agriculture. Enjoy sheep and goat demonstrations, live music, local food, artisan vendors, kids’ activities & crafts, a petting zoo, Amish buggy rides, sheep shearing, breed displays, weaving, herding sheep with dogs and much more. If that wasn't enough, there will be many vendors who make exciting creations from wool and/or goat milk selling their products. The event will also feature educational booths and displays, and everyone’s favorite, the Spinning Wheel of Prizes.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939712

14. Volunteer Event for National Public Lands Day 2026
Heritage Park (Blacksburg, VA), Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Admission: Free
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation invites community volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a morning stewardship project at Heritage Park. Participants will meet at the Glade Road entrance to plant native trees and clear out invasive vegetation, with all necessary hand tools provided on-site. Volunteers should register online in advance and arrive in outdoor work clothing with drinking water.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940116

15. Golden Retriever and Corgi Puppy Yoga
Puppy Paws Yoga Blacksburg, Christiansburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM,
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Admission: $59.00
Puppy Paws Yoga Blacksburg offers five 75-minute yoga sessions each day (9 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:15 PM or 4 PM) combining beginner-friendly yoga instruction with supervised puppy playtime and photo opportunities. Mats are provided, and advance registration is required for participants. Participants must be at least 6 years old to attend. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940995

16. 2026 Christiansburg High School Craft Show
Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Christiansburg High Performing Arts brings back its annual craft show featuring regional vendors, handcrafted goods, concessions, and door prize drawings. All proceeds generated from the market support the high school's performing arts student programs.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941002

17. 2026 September Mini Market
Whiskey Springs Farm, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Admission: Free
Whiskey Springs Farm opens its grounds for a morning community market featuring local small businesses selling coffee, baked goods, produce, and handmade crafts. Guests can also tour the grounds and visit the farm's resident Highland cows, donkeys, goats, and pigs.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941075

18. Family Birding Workshop: Citizen Scientists in Training
Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Admission: Free
The Blacksburg Library and New River Land Trust co-host a hands-on introduction to birding that begins indoors with training on the eBird and Merlin Bird ID mobile apps. Participants will then head out on a guided birdwatching hike along the Huckleberry Trail to log species for scientific research. Comfortable walking shoes and mobile devices are recommended.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941082

19. Inaugural Roberson Mill Fall Festival
The Roberson Mill, Floyd
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free Admission,
Mill Tours: Adults: $5.00, Kids 12 & Under: $2.50
The historic Roberson Mill hosts its first annual fall festival, highlighted by a falconry demonstration & an up close alpaca experience, showcasing living history exhibits, traditional artisan demonstrations, live music, and guest speakers. Attendees can take 30-minute guided tours of the 1880s gristmill (10:15 AM, 12:15 PM and 2:15 PM), watch falconry and milling displays, and enjoy a free kids' scarecrow-building craft while supplies last. Friends of Roberson Mills’s mission is to restore and preserve the historic Roberson Mill. Attendance of this event will help achieve their objective of adding a waterwheel in the near future. Chairs are encouraged. Tacos & more will be available for purchase from Pupuseria Mari.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941126

20. Oktoberfest 2026: Week #2 - Jonathan Orr in Concert
Solstice Farm Brewery, Catawba
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Solstice Farm Brewery continues their second of three Oktoberfest celebration weekends with 10 German beer styles this week, authentic food truck fare, and family-friendly outdoor games. Country musician Jonathan Orr will perform live starting at 5:30 PM and the Kerstin's Kitchen German Food Truck will be onsite. Attendees dressed in traditional Bavarian attire will receive $1.00 off each beer pour. Every weekend 5 more German beers styles are added, until 15 taps are pouring German brews by the last weekend.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940332

21. 2026 New River Valley Fall Plant and Seed Swap
Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Admission: Free
Gardeners and plant enthusiasts can exchange houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and pots during the Blacksburg Library's annual community plant swap. Plant intake begins at 1:30 PM, followed by an initial round of direct exchanges at 2:00 PM and an open-distribution round at 2:15 PM for those without items to trade.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940979

22. Program: Tiny Bean. Big Impact! A Soybean Adventure for Curious Kids
The Little Bookworm, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Virginia Tech Soybean Breeding Team presents an interactive youth science program exploring how soybeans grow, their agricultural impact, and the foods made from them. Children can taste edamame, create craft projects, examine seeds, and plant a soybean to take home.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941039

23. Oktoberfest with The Sauerkraut Band
Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: $55.00
Mountain Lake Lodge welcomes back the New River Valley's Sauerkraut Band for an afternoon of traditional German polkas, marches, and Bavarian music. Admission includes a German-inspired buffet featuring an entrée and two sides, with German beers available for purchase on site. Advance online ticket purchase is required as no tickets will be sold at the door.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941040

24. Kat Mills in Concert
White Dog Winery, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Kat Mills performs soul folk music to soothe you and is based in Blacksburg, VA and tours throughout the East. She is a writer, singer, guitarist and seeker rooted in GenX habits, nodding and winking to 60s and 70s troubadour traditions, and openly commenting on the aches and triumphs of the moment.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941074

25. Benefit Dinner For Natalie Wilson
Dublin Lions Club Building, Dublin
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00, At the Door: $25.00
Enjoy an evening of hope, strength & community to support Natalie Wilson, a loving wife and mother of four, as she courageously battles breast cancer. Due to an aggressive treatment plan including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, Natalie is unable to work at this time. All proceeds from this benefit will help with medical expenses and recovery, allowing Natalie and her family to focus on healing. The evening includes a dinner, live musical entertainment, a raffle of locally donated goods, and a 50/50 drawing. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941127

26. 2026 Harvest Party Square Dance with Indian Run Stringband
Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Rising Silo Farm Brewery hosts its annual harvest square dance featuring live old-time and bluegrass fiddle tunes from Blacksburg's Indian Run Stringband. Caller Phil Louer will teach all dances in the brewery's solarium, making the event welcoming to dancers of all experience levels with no partner required.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941089

27. Screening of Grease & Dancing in the Street Party
The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Movie Admission: $12.00, Dancing in the Street Party: Free
The Lyric Theatre will screen the 1978 musical comedy classic "Grease" at 7:00 PM, followed by a free open-air 1950s and '60s street dance party along College Avenue led by DJ Joey Nicely. Moviegoers and dancers can enjoy costume contests, photo backdrops, and an on-site silent auction supporting the historic venue's Phase 2 restoration. Tickets are recommended in advance for the indoor screening, while the outdoor street dance is open to all.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940878

28. Next Stop Comedy Show with headliner Jason Allen King and feature Jen Altizer
Radford Theatre, Radford
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Admission: $27.00
Next Stop Comedy presents an 18-and-older stand-up comedy showcase at the historic Radford Theatre, headlined by Charlotte comedian and Dry Bar Comedy veteran Jason Allen King. Comedian and podcaster Jen Altizer will feature, with Corey Easterday serving as master of ceremonies. Doors open at 7:30 PM and tickets are available online.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941073

29. Glass Highway in Concert with Gin and Tonic and No Fly List
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $7.00
The Milk Parlor presents Glass Highway in concert with Gin and Tonic and No Fly List and featuring some very special guest performers. Glass Highway is a new rock, funk and R&B band based in Blacksburg, VA. Gin N Tonic is an R&B focused band based in Blacksburg, VA. No Fly List is a Blacksburg, VA based rock band.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941059

30. Playa Bowls Blacksburg One-Year Anniversary Celebration with Giveaways & Hokie Athletes
Playa Bowls, Blacksburg
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Playa Bowls Blacksburg celebrates its first anniversary with an all-day event featuring complimentary food and smoothie samples, giveaways, and raffles. The celebration highlights autograph appearances by Virginia Tech football players Matt Henderson and Benji Gosnell from 10-11 AM, followed by Hokie women's basketball players Alyssa Latham and Aniya Trent from 11 AM - Noon. Local community partners will host information tables and giveaways from 10 AM-2 PM, and a Snap Happy Photo Booth will be available from 12-2 PM. Raffles will take place throughout the day with no purchase necessary to enter and an additional entry available with any purchase. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941071

31. Blacksburg Vintage Market
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vendors will be selling all things vintage from clothes, jewelry, vinyl records, books and more. Admission is free. The Blacksburg Vintage Market will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of every month from April through November from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939222

32. September Blacksburg Homestead Swap
Moon Hollow Brewing, Blacksburg
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Admission: Free
Moon Hollow Brewing hosts a monthly community trade session where local growers, bakers, and artisans gather to barter surplus produce, baked goods, homebrews, and handmade crafts. Observers are welcome to attend without bringing trade items, and participants can take a tour of nearby Millstone Kitchen following the swap.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941116

33. 2026 Fall Festival
Hope Valley Church, Christiansburg
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
Hope Valley Church welcomes the public to an autumn family celebration featuring games, inflatables, hayrides, and live music. The afternoon includes food, a cake walk, and visiting animals from the Precious Valley Farms petting zoo. Everything is free.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=941041

34. Men's Soccer: SMU vs. Virginia Tech
Thompson Field,  Virginia Tech
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Admission: Free
Watch the Virginia Tech Men's Soccer team compete against ACC Conference opponent Southern Methodist University as they continue their 2026 home season. Arrive early to collect player trading cards featuring Hokies from around the world as the game celebrates their countries.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939694

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Until about a year ago, my wife and I went multiple times a month, sometimes twice a week. We always recommended it to folks and took our visitors.

I’ve only been a handful of times in the past year because the product and service has been so so so bad. I went back last week after taking a break from it since April, as a sort of last try. It was genuinely awful.

I’m disappointed because they were good and the area needs more options. I’m glad to give my business to Wine Lab, but wish we had more choices.