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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

One of the best parts of Summer Solstice Fest is the food and this year does not disappoint! Food trucks, festival fare, and new this year and .virginia.usa

😎Volunteer with us and you get a $15 voucher to spend at any food vendor🔆 bit.ly/3Q33Ew1

06/16/2026

The Roots Realty Group Beer Garden 🍻 features Virginia craft summer beverages like Center of the Universe Blueberry Wheat and Bold Rock Red, White & Blue. ⛱

Additional options include Michelob Ultra Zero, Go Brewing Sun Beam Pilsner, and the local favorite: cocktails by JH Bards Spirit Co.🍹
-with Virginia Eagle Distributing

06/15/2026

Summer Solstice Fest kicks off with local favorites then a tour of Appalachian music featuring Eastern NC’s Seymour with three solo albums, mixing country, blues, soul, and Americana. Ramping up the evening we have Roanoke’s AXIS Five with rock originals and covers, Funkalachian sound from Cheat Mountain Riders out of West Virginia, and SWVA’s own Crawford & Power.

06/12/2026

Tonight on Henderson Lawn, catch the The Old Pros Big Band from 6-7:30. Just one of many events!

06/11/2026

Next Weekend! ☀Summer Solstice Fest ☀ a Blacksburg local favorite, June 20, 11-11

06/09/2026

The Cheat Mountain Riders will take the Atlantic Union Bank Main Stage on June 20th at 5:30 at Summer Solstice Fest. This West Virginia power trio known for their signature "Funkalachian" sound, blends authentic Appalachian soul-funk, bluegrass roots, and high-energy rock and roll.

*Full performance schedule announced this week

06/09/2026

The Hinson Team Realtors 🔆Family Fun Zone at Summer Solstice Fest🔆 this year will have magic shows, a bubble station, mini golf and more! This zone runs 11am -6pm on June 20th.

06/07/2026

Now accepting tenant applications for The Local, a retail incubator coming this Fall in downtown Blacksburg. We're looking for unique retail business concepts that want to grow! More here: bit.ly/3OIQnI0