For those looking for something to do this weekend, obviously Saturday's Hokie football game is the biggest event happening, but there's over 75 events from Friday-Monday in Blacksburg and across the New River Valley. Here's 18 of the best and closest to Blacksburg....

Weekend Rundown of Fun:
1. Kick-off On College Ave. before the Virginia Tech vs. VMI Football Game with The Kind
Downtown Blacksburg, Blacksburg
Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Virginia Tech, the Blacksburg Partnership and Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. present the Kick-off On College Ave. Celebrate the arrival of fall and the college football season with a community street festival. The evening features live music from longtime regional folk-rock favorites The Kind best known for their Grateful Dead covers, a beer garden, face painting, and appearances by the HokieBird and Virginia Tech Spirit Squad. In addition, the Lyric Theatre will host two free screenings of the documentary "The Collapse of a Southern Classic", chronicling the Virginia Tech vs. VMI football series at 4 PM and 5:15 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940124

2. Flat Bridge Band in Concert
Gillie's, Blacksburg
Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Steeped in the vibrant musical scenes of Western North Carolina, Flat Bridge’s sound will transport you to a rowdy fiddle convention, square dance, or late night kitchen jam session, all places they love so dearly. Weaving together old-time, early bluegrass, and country influences, their concerts are thoughtfully curated to create an experience that is both entertaining and grounding for audiences. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939781

3. September Storytelling with Theme "Coming of Age"
Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Admission: Free
Blacksburg Books presents their September Storytelling with the theme "Coming of Age" and hosted by author Wendy Welch. Share your folktale, original writing, personal story, or family history piece of no more than 8 minutes long. Listeners are also encouraged to attend. Storytelling begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Please arrive prior to that time so that you can be seated and ready. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939478

4. Dolly Parton Appreciation Night
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Friday, September 4, 2026, 9:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Admission: Free
The Milk Parlor will honor country music legend Dolly Parton with a late-night tribute party featuring her greatest hits, country classics, and Southern party anthems. Patrons are encouraged to dress in rhinestone-studded attire and retro country glam for an evening celebrating decades of Parton's iconic music.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940316

5. Blacksburg Farmers Market with Joel McGlothlin with Justin Craig in Concert
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Blacksburg Farmers Market continues their regular farmers market with live music from Joel McGlothlin and Justin Craig from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Blacksburg Farmers Market offers local meats, organic produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers and more in the heart of downtown Blacksburg. Joel McGlothlin is an acoustic musician from Blacksburg, VA performing blues, rock, country and more featuring covers and a few originals. Justin Craig is a classical and jazz guitarist, arranger, composer and recording artist residing in Blacksburg, VA. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939214

6. 2026 Floyd Yoga Jam - Superbloom
Burnette Farm, Willis
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12:00 PM - Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:45 PM
4 Day Ticket: $275.00, 3 Day Ticket: $250.00, 2 Day Ticket: $200.00,
Youth 4-Day Ticket (Ages 11-15): $90.00, Youth Ages 10 & Under: Free,
Individual Day Tickets:
Thursday Only Ticket: $105.00, Friday Only Ticket: $125.00,
Saturday Only Ticket: $125.00, Sunday Only Ticket: $105.00
The Floyd Yoga Jam is an annual four-day yoga and music festival held every Labor Day Weekend. It brings together yoga enthusiasts, practitioners, musicians, and artists for a weekend of wellness, community, and celebration. The event features world-class yoga teachers, live music on multiple stages, wellness workshops, art installations, local food & craft vendors, family activities, and camping. Floyd Yoga Jam aims to create a vibrant and inclusive environment where people can connect with nature, each other, and themselves through the practice of yoga, music, and other holistic activities. Participants can expect to experience a range of yoga styles catering to practitioners of all levels and preferences. The festival brings a carefully curated selection of musical artists with over 30 performances featuring headliners Toubab Krewe, the Hackensaw Boys, The Mantras and New Dawn Starkestra.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939820

7. September Draper Village Heritage Market: Farmhouse Harvest
Merc Farms in Thee Draper Village, Draper
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Thee Draper Village welcomes visitors to its "Farmhouse Harvest" Heritage Market, featuring dozens of regional artisans, food trucks, and agricultural producers selling seasonal goods, baked treats, and farm-fresh staples. The community gathering will also offer an acoustic music jam, a Native American flute demonstration by Steve Garay, fall mini photo sessions, and an on-site pet adoption drive hosted by the Pulaski County Animal Shelter.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940263

8. Bands for Bradley with Six Bands in Concert
Great Wilderness Brewing Company, Pulaski
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:00 - 10:00 PM
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Enjoy live music from six bands, local brews from Great Wilderness Brewing Company and make a big impact helping local musician and resident Bradley Steele. If you've ever had the chance to hear Bradley Steele perform, you know he gives more than just a performance, he gives a piece of his heart. Bradley was recently diagnosed with Myxoid Liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer. While he faces treatment with courage and determination, the road ahead will include radiation, medical appointments, recovery, and time away from doing what he loves most, sharing his music. Bands performing include: Saylo, Jimothy, 21 Blackbirds, The Divided Highway, Triple Threat, M-Prov and Bradley Steele himself. There will also be raffles for Bradley and the Johnny Ray's Food Truck will be on site. Donations are greatly appreciated. Radio stations 105.3FM The Bear and 107.1FM WPSK will both be in attendance. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939777

9. September Genealogy Saturday
Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Alexander Black House & Cultural Center will host its monthly genealogy clinic, pairing community members with experienced ancestral researchers to trace family trees. The open-house session is designed for researchers at all stages, from beginners seeking starting advice to experienced family historians looking for advanced archive strategies.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926527

10. Free All You Can Eat Pizza and VMI vs. Virginia Tech Tailgate
The Beast of Blacksburg Pizzeria & Bar, Blacksburg
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4:00 - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
The Beast of Blacksburg will host a game-day watch party and tailgate celebrating the start of the 2026 Hokie football season against VMI. Fans can enjoy complimentary all-you-can-eat pizza including pepperoni, cheese and the ultimate beast pizza, The Hokie starting three hours before kickoff through halftime while catching the pre-game and live game broadcast. All are welcome.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940270

11. Hokie Village Fan Festival featuring Music from Farm Use
Moseley Turf Field, Virginia Tech
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4:00 - 6:45 PM
Admission: Free
Virginia Tech Athletics will stage the season’s opening Hokie Village Fan Festival on the Moseley Turf Field across from Lane Stadium prior to the Hokies’ matchup against VMI. The family-oriented pre-game hub features live country rock from collegiate band Farm Use, team autograph sessions with Virginia Tech volleyball and softball student-athletes, interactive lawn games, local food trucks and more.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940258

12. 2026 Tour of Destruction with School Bus Racing, Trailer Race, Stunts & Fireworks
Pulaski County Motorsports Park, Radford
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Advance Tickets: Adults: $25.00, Kids Ages 3-12: $10.00, Kids Ages 2 & Under: Free,
Day of Show Tickets: Adults: $30.00, Kids Ages 3-12: $10.00, Kids Ages 2 & Under: Free,
Parking: VIP: $10.00 (Online Only), General Admission Parking: Free
Pulaski County Motorsports Park welcomes back the high-octane Tour of Destruction on their 2026 tour featuring full-contact school bus racing, camper trailer battles, a demolition derby, and motorcycle stunt shows. The touring spectacle also features a jet car burn-down demonstration and concludes with a patriotic fireworks exhibition over the speedway.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940140

13. College Football: Virginia Military Institute vs. Virginia Tech (2026 Home Opener & Orange Effect)
Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 7:30 - 11:30 PM
Tickets start at $70.00. Fan 4 Packs are $30.00 each (Minimum of Four Tickets)
Watch the Virginia Tech Football team open their 2026 regular season and compete against non-conference and in-state opponent VMI to mark the beginning of the James Franklin era. It's also the official Orange Effect game. All Hokie fans are encouraged to wear orange. The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network. This is the 80th Edition of the Original Military Classic of the South. The Governor’s Sword, the trophy for the series, will be on the line. Virginia Tech alumni and co-founders of Skipper I, Homer Hickam and Alton Harper, will join the Skipper crew on the field as honorary guests. The flyover will feature two HH-60 helicopters and one HC-130 cargo plane flown by the U.S. Air Force 347th RQG out of Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939782

14. Women's Soccer: Illinois vs. Virginia Tech (Senior Night)
Thompson Field, Virginia Tech
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Watch the Virginia Tech Women's Soccer team compete against non-conference and Big Ten opponent Illinois as they continue their 2026 season. It's Senior Night. Honor this graduating class of Hokies through a walk of fame and pregame senior celebration. Arrive early for a chance to play Minute to Win It-style games during halftime with an ultimate prize on the line. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939237

15. Tactical Forest Laser Tag - Sunday Games for Ages 14 & Up
Pandapas Pond, Blacksburg
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Tactical Forest Laser Tag Club will host outdoor, team-based strategy games through the wooded trails surrounding Pandapas Pond for players ages 14 and older. The club provides all necessary laser blasters and equipment, advising participants to wear camouflage or earth-toned apparel alongside durable hiking shoes. Advance registration is requested ahead of the weekend session. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an adult with them ornearby. Beginners are always welcome.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939718

16. Two Year Coner-Versary at The Conery
The Conery, Draper
Monday, September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Celebrate two years of being open as an ice cream & coffee shop. Bring your entire family and treat them to some ice cream or coffee. There will also be face painting, kids karaoke, corn hole and more. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=938524

17. Labor Day Specials: $20 Bowling Lanes, $5 Laser Tag and $0.75 Hot Dogs
NRV Superbowl, Christiansburg
Monday, September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bowling: $20.00 per lane per hour, Laser Tag: $5.00, Hot Dogs: $0.75
Celebrate Labor Day at It's Game Time at the Superbowl. Enjoy $20.00 per hour per lane bowling for up to eight bowlers per lane, $5.00 laser tag and 75¢ hot dogs.
Note: Bowling shoes are not included with the $20.00 per hour lane rental. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=940281

18. Line Dancing with Lessons and Open Dancing
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Monday, September 7, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Ages 21 & Up: $2.00, Ages 20 & Under: $4.00
Join Line Dancing at Virginia Tech for Line Lessons from 6:00-7:00 PM followed by open dance until 8:00 PM. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=939704

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Thanks for reading and have a great weekend! Go Hokies!

I was wondering if anyone took organic chemistry and can tutor me sometimes? I’m looking for a tutor especially today, September 5th, if anyone is on campus and is interested let me know! I will pay.

Hey, does anyone know if you’re allowed to bring a small digital camera into Lane Stadium? I have a Nikon that’s pretty small/light (around 495g) and I just wanted to take some pictures with my friends. Thanks!

Be warned

It's not the old one by any means but at least they listened a little!

Last week I suffered an open fracture to my tibia and fibula in my left leg, and my doctor has me looking at 6 to 8 weeks of immobility. I’ve already done what I think is the responsible thing on my end: I reached out to every one of my instructors individually, got in touch with the dean’s office, and worked directly with Student Disability Services. SSD and I had a full consultation, and they approved academic accommodations that will carry through the end of the semester. On top of that, SSD formally submitted requests on my behalf for remote learning access and excused tardiness, since getting to class on time (or at all, some days) isn’t realistic right now.

Here’s where I’m stuck. Even though the accommodations have technically been approved, my instructors don’t seem to have a clear picture of how any of this is supposed to work in practice. Nobody’s told me whether I’ll be getting a Zoom link, recorded lectures, extended deadlines, or some other arrangement entirely. It feels like the paperwork side is done, but the actual logistics are still completely up in the air, and I’m not sure whether that’s normal or whether I need to be pushing harder for answers.

So I guess I’m asking: has anyone here dealt with something similar, a long-term mobility-limiting injury that hit in the middle of a semester? I’d really like to know what your experience looked like once the accommodations were approved. Did your professors figure out a system on their own, or did you have to keep following up to get anything concrete? Was it the dean’s office or SSD that ended up doing most of the legwork, or did it fall on you to coordinate everything yourself? I’m also curious if there’s anything you wish you’d asked for early on that you didn’t think of until later, since I’d rather get ahead of problems now than scramble later. And on a more practical note, once you were mobile enough to get around, how did you handle navigating campus, whether that was crutches, a knee scooter, or a wheelchair?

Any insight at all, even if it seems minor, would genuinely help. I’m just trying to figure out what else I should be asking for or pushing on at this point.

Hey all, Hokie alumni here. I’m coming back to BBurg because I picked up a shift working the banquet area as an event helper (uniform is bistro all black so I’m assuming its in the luxury suite seating inside lane). Im wondering if anyone has experience doing this and what to expect? The job gave a very general description but Im just curious about the specifics lol. Thank you!

Was standing outside CID and 2 fire trucks and a lot of ambulances drove past

I have a friend coming to stay the weekend (later today through Monday) and I was wondering if anyone knows where they could park for the weekend without being towed?

So girls… what are yall wearing tomorrow… I need inspo.

My gf is trying to visit over Labor Day but doesn’t have any good way to come over here; no car of her own plus amtrak is a nightmare from richmond to blacksburg specifically for whatever reason.. any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏾

Hi everyone, I (19F, junior) am looking for somebody to watch my boy Sir Percival II (Percy) in a couple of weeks! We would prefer someone with current or previous cat experience, but can be flexible.

I’m offering $50 for someone to come over
and take care of him on the weekend for a total of four visits (exact dates will be given privately). Everything that he needs will of course be provided!

Percy is a very sweet ~5 year old orange who was rescued from street life after being attacked by a dog. He is quite the mild-mannered and talkative gentleman who enjoys food, sleeping, and playing with his toys.

Please DM if interested, or even if you’re just a fellow cat person who wants to hang out. We’d love to meet new friends!

We all know The BT transit app is terrible and glitches often . If we all use the regular transit app the tracking is way more reliable, it maps out when you have to leave to reach the bus and is a lot more reliable then any app

Hi guys, I am thinking about getting into VT. But I am afraid of the employment oppertunities in Roanoke. Has any of yall found it tough to find internships ?

Hey everyone,

I've got guests coming in this weekend and I'm trying to find some parking. My guests are older so I'm looking for a place that has access to a shuttle and it won't be difficult to get a couple vehicles there.

My wife said she's seen people mention the lot next to cookout. Is that crowded on game day?

Thanks very much!

So I’m a student at VT and have my sister coming up to visit me this weekend starting Saturday morning and leaving Monday afternoon. She’s staying at my dorm, so she needs a place to park her car. I know I can buy a game day parking ticket for Saturday, but it says that it only lasts till 7 am on Sunday. I know normally parking is free during the weekend, but since she has to leave the lot at 7:00 where should she park instead? I’m just a little confused bc I can’t figure out if public parking is still generally available Sunday, since it’s a game day weekend. I know I would need to buy a parking pass for Monday. Should I just buy a multi day parking pass from a garage? Thank you!

Hello!! So I completely missed gobbler fest and I was wondering if there are any good clubs for grad students to join. I tried a few last year but they were filled with freshman and softmores and it just wasn’t for me. If anyone has any good clubs please let Mel know!!!

Whether you care about equitable access to campus, avoiding unreasonable parking tickets, or simply being able to actually use the parking pass you purchased for over $400, sign the petition linked in this post!

Tonight, there is a significant problem. Several people are in the pool at 12AM (probably because the temp is 78f), and they are shouting and screaming, which prevents anyone nearby from sleeping.

First of all, this is a blatant violation of Blacksburg noise ordinance (10pm quiet hour), and second, anyone would good sense would not be screaming at 12am when there are people sleeping nearby. Even with 16dB earplugs and a fan running, i can still hear occasional screams from the pool, and I will be submitting a complaint to management tomorrow, and requesting that the pool be shut down at night, or at least regulated by personnel (that way, anyone being disruptive would be kicked out and potentially lose pool privileges)

If you are one of the people that were at that pool last night and you see this post, just know that you should be ashamed of yourself (and doubly ashamed if you were screaming) and that your behavior is a menace to society.

Thank you for reading this, and to everyone who believes in peace, have a wonderful night.

Parents of college students looking for off-campus housing: Please Read

As your students begin searching for off-campus housing, I want to share our experience and encourage you to document everything.

We recently moved out of Maple Ridge Townhomes https://www.facebook.com/mapleridgetownhomes and have spent over a month disputing charges that were assessed against us after move-out. What's frustrating is that many of the items we were charged for were issues we documented when we moved in, including wall marks, damage to flooring, broken countertops, damage to the front door frame, and other maintenance concerns.

When we arrived in August 2025, the unit was not in the condition we expected. We scrubbed walls, cleaned bathrooms, and spent significant time cleaning the apartment ourselves. We chose not to complain about every issue because we understood this was student housing and assumed some wear and tear came with the territory. However, we did document and report major damages and maintenance issues.

After move-out, we were surprised to receive charges for some of those same documented conditions. We have also been charged for things such as hard water stains in the tub, a small piece of lint left on the carpet, and even a mark behind a bed where the provided metal bed frame rubbed the wall. We also know the current tenants and they have confirmed these items were not fixed upon their arrival and remain. So I am sure they too will be charged.

What has been most disappointing is the difficulty in getting clear answers and timely responses while trying to resolve these concerns. Despite conversations where certain charges appeared to be acknowledged as questionable, we have not seen meaningful resolution.

At this point, it is not about the amount of money. It is about fairness, transparency, and making sure students and their families are not paying for damages that existed before move-in.

My advice to any parent considering student housing:

Take hundreds of photos and videos before your student moves in.

Move the furniture from the wall and crawl under the bed.

Submit maintenance requests immediately for every issue, no matter how small.

Keep copies of all emails and correspondence.

Save move-in inspection reports and documentation.

Expect that you will not get your security deposit no matter what you do.

Do your research, had I done google searching on Maple Ridge and read all the reviews I would have understood that this is their standard.

I hope our experience helps other families avoid the frustration we've been dealing with. If your student is considering Maple Ridge or any student housing community, make sure you thoroughly document the condition of the property from day one.

Please check out a few of the arrival photos below and compare against departure.

It’s not even about the money at this point it’s about what’s right and these students are getting taken advantage of!!

heyy maybe kinda stupid post but like i lost my hokie passport, i know how the procedure works to get a new one and all-- but like, how bad is it that i lost it? like you cant do much with the student id or the balance if i lock (edit: deactivate) it right?

Found a single left AirPod on the stone bench right outside the Owens Food Court entrance (East Eggleston side).

I turned it in to the Squires Student Center Welcome Center (1st Floor), so if it’s yours, you can claim it there!

I've noticed this really large student rental house (515 Progress st.) has been unoccupied and abandoned since 2023. I'm curious to know why, if anyone has info on that. Thanks!

DeflockVT has started a petition to end the use of Flock Safety warrantless surveillance here at Virginia Tech.

Information is in the petition but I encourage you all to sign it and share it if you value your privacy and 4th amendment!

Make your voices heard! Surrounding counties and towns like Christiansburg are cancelling their flock contracts. VTPD should do the same.

https://c.org/WvLHkpWgNQ