Wednesday, July 2:
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 2 – 6 p.m. (New hours for April). The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Market Square Jam
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road-affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment on Wednesday evenings, June through September. The jam takes place at Market Square Park, 7-9 p.m. Catering to traditional Old-Time music, the Market Square Jam brings musicians together to pick a tune, enjoy fun times with friends and family, and take in all that downtown Blacksburg has to offer.
Thursday, July 3:
16 Squares Walking Tour
Meet at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday at noon to explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. As an add-on to this tour, you may also request a tour of historic St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. Free of Charge.
Tours limited to 15 people. Please register by email to info@blacksburghistory.org.
Christiansburg Farmers Market
The Christiansburg Farmers Market is located in the Recreation Center parking lot, 1600 N. Franklin St. The market features local farmers and vendors each Thursday. Seasonal produce, plants, fresh baked goods, crafts, fresh flowers, handmade jewelry and more. Items for purchase vary week-to-week. Check Facebook for details about weekly themes, prizes, vendors, and live music. The market will run now through Oct. 30, 3-7 p.m.
Friday July 4:
See article in today’s paper for Independence Day events
Blacksburg closings:
Town administrative offices will be closed. There will be no Blacksburg Transit service and BT offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Community Center will be closed. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center will be closed. Trash Collection: Due to the July 4 holiday, the makeup collection day for the Southwest Quadrant has been scheduled for Saturday, July 5. Please have refuse and recycling out at the curb for pickup no later than 7 a.m. Pick-up in all other quadrants will continue as usual, on their regularly scheduled days.
Christiansburg closings:
Town of Christiansburg facilities, including the Aquatic and Recreation Centers, will be closed. Solid waste and recycling normally collected on Friday’s will be collected on Monday, July 7, along with Monday’s regular collection.
Saturday, July 5:
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (New hours for April). The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Radford Farmers Market
At 600 Unruh Drive, next to Glencoe Mansion, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. More than 40 vendors, food trucks, and more.
Sunday, July 6:
Blacksburg Vintage Market
Shop at the Blacksburg Vintage Market on the second and fourth Sundays of every month April – November, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the best selection of vintage vinyl, clothing, jewelry, books, housewares, oddities, and who knows what else. Market is located in downtown Blacksburg at the corner of Roanoke Street and Draper Avenue, in Market Square park, under the Farmer’s market structure.
Books & Brews: Count My Lies
At Long Way Brewing, 1 p.m. Come chat about “Count My Lies” by Radford High School Alum Sophie Stava. The Radford Public Library will lead a very laid-back conversation with our table-mates at Long Way Brewing. Next month (Aug. 3) we’ll discuss “Pockets: an intimate history of how we keep things close” by Hannah Carlson. On Thursday, July 10, you can meet Sophie Stava on Zoom for a Q&A Session! To register, email elizabeth.sensabaugh@radfordva.gov
Tuesday, July 8:
Mush with Noggin, the Sled Dog
At the Radford Public Library at 6 p.m. Join musher Karen Land and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, as they visit to share stories and insights about the thrilling world of dog sledding. Karen Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every U.S. state with her sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, delivering over a thousand educational presentations at schools and libraries.
Thursday, July 10:
Classical Concert
Melody Unending: The Music of Mozart and Poulenc at CID LLC, 185 Kent Street, 7-8 p.m. (part of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival).
Saturday, July 12:
Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. Serving fish, fries and slaw; homemade desserts; and beverages. Adults-$12, children under 12-$6, (under 3)-free, carry-outs-$12. This month, the Panjammers Steel Drum Orchestra will be playing. Held rain or shine. Call or text 540-449-6178 for further information. On Facebook at MtTaborRuritan.
Monday, July 14:
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
Public meetings are normally held the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Closed sessions begin at 6 p.m. if needed. Open sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. See the agenda at www.radfordva.gov. Also available for view on YouTube.
Monday, July 14- Wednesday, July 16:
First Missionary Baptist Church
First Missionary Baptist Church-New River invites the public to its annual revival. July 14 – 16, 2025. Prayer and praise will begin nightly at 7 p.m. Revival services will begin at 7:30 p.m. The revivalist will be Rev. Cedric Malone, Pastor – Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church – Roanoke. Located at 7318 Manns Drive, Fairlawn. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, July 15:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The council meets in regular session the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St. These meetings are open to the public and televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
Regular town council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main St.). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend, with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter they desire before the entire council. The meeting will be live streamed to the Town’s YouTube page at www.christiansburg.org/YouTube. Please copy and paste the URL into your browser and be sure to select Live videos to view. Agendas and minutes can be viewed at www.christiansburg.org/agendasandminutes.
Saturday, July 19:
Red Cross blood drive
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 103 E. Main St., Christiansburg, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Appointments: https://www.redcrossblood.org
On-going:
Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam at Bee & Butter
Bee & Butter restaurant, in the Highlander Hotel on Tyler Ave., is now open on Monday nights during the Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam. The jam is held at the restaurant 6- 9 p.m. each Monday evening.
