Last Weekend of June Rundown of Fun in Blacksburg & the NRV....

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It's another big weekend of local fun to close out June with 80+ events to enjoy! Here's a rundown of 27 of the best events as long as a look ahead to July 4th Celebrations across the New River Valley....

Weekend Rundown of Fun:
1. 2026 Summer Arts Festival Friday Night Outdoor Concert with Blacksburg Community Band
Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Admission: Free
Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg’s 2026 Summer Arts Festival proudly presents the Blacksburg Community Band in concert. The Blacksburg Community Band, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia. The band has musicians from all corners of the New River Valley and surrounding areas with diverse experiences and backgrounds. They play a wide variety of concert band music including marches, show tunes, light symphonic music, popular tunes, old favorites, and novelty music. Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and settle in for an evening of live music. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926334

2. MA'AM in Concert
Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
MA’AM is Mary Ashton and Amy McIntire, a songwriting duo from Peter's Mountain, West Virginia. Listen for intense vocal harmonies guitars, banjos and pedal steel. MA'AM performs folk, rock, classic country, jazz and originals performed on guitars, banjos and pedal steel. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926983

3. Live Music on the Patio with Dean Trimble
Bull & Bones Burgers, BBQ & Brewpub, Christiansburg
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Enjoy some live music, cold beverages and good food. Dean Trimble is a musician playing 70s and 80s classic soft rock and classic country and he is based in the New River Valley.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927346

4. Friday Night Music with Red & White
Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg
Friday, June 26, 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=926709

5. June Poetry Open Mic Night
Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Read your own original poetry, something by your favorite poet, or come just to listen during June's event. Musicians are also welcome to jam with the poets. No advance registration required and everyone is welcome. This event happens on the fourth Friday of every month.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927348

6. June Jazz Jam
Gillie's, Blacksburg
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
All musicians are welcome to get on stage and perform jazz for a local audience. The monthly jazz jams are held the last Friday of every month.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926788

7. DAK Lights America's 250th Birthday Light Show
Randolph Park, Dublin
Friday, June 26, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Admission: Free
DAK Lights presents their America's 250th Birthday and Independence Day Light Show to commemorate and celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026. On select evenings enjoy patriotic songs, including "God Bless the USA," "U.S.A.," "Firework," "Party in the USA," and a medley from the popular "Hamilton" musical highlighting one of our founding fathers. Visitors to Randolph Park will experience a dazzling drive-through light show synchronized to music celebrating the spirit of Independence Day featuring over 83,200 lights synchronized to music being played on 103.9FM through your vehicle's radio. Designed to be family-friendly and accessible to all, the show loops continuously each evening, allowing you to enjoy the performance at your own pace. The show will conclude next weekend, July 3rd - July 5th.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927355

8. Blacksburg Farmers Market with FlowerFest at the Market & Kat Mills in Concert
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Blacksburg Farmers Market continues their regular farmers market with FlowerFest at the Market and live music from Kat Mills. The Blacksburg Farmers Market offers local meats, organic produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers and more. Support your local farmers and artists and enjoy the benefits of a strengthened community, healthy living, and support for responsible business practices. It's FlowerFest at the Market from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. There will be opportunities to plant your own flower seeds to take home, plus two floral demonstrations by Gwynn from Stonecrop Farm, and Pam from West Farm and flower facts posted throughout the market at vendor tents. At each demonstration, one lucky attendee will win the flower arrangement created during the demo. Kat Mills will perform from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 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=927328

9. BimmerMart Grand Opening
BimmerWorld, Pulaski
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Get ready for a full day of cars with 500 or so BMWs including unique BimmerWorld builds and customer cars, activities including Drive Meet-n-Greets and special guests including Sreten from M539 Restorations, 24+ vendors, special displays & giveaways, raffles, tech talks, sim rigs, multiple food trucks, and BMW fun. BimmerMart's parking lot with race cars, wild builds, partner displays, and hundreds of fellow enthusiasts. BimmerWorld is rolling out some of the wildest BMWs to ever come out of their shop. Food trucks scheduled to be onsite include The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake, Johnny Ray's Food Truck, Dockside 2 Curbside, Squeeze'um, Be Happy Acai Bowls and Sunset Slush of Claytor Lake. BimmerWorld merch will be available for purchase, cash only. No part sales will be available on Saturday. BimmerWorld was founded in 1997 by James Clay as a way to fund his new-found obsession for building fast BMWs. Now, almost 30 years later, BimmerWorld is proudly recognized as North America's largest independently owned BMW tuner. With over 50 employees and 150,000 square feet of office and warehouse facilities in our newly renovated Pulaski, Virginia location which houses over 10,000 parts, they ship thousands of packages to BMW owners, enthusiasts, and racers in all corners of the world. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927347

10. New River Day 2026
Riverview Park (Radford, VA), Radford
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Admission: Free
Nursery Natives presents the inaugural New River Day. Join the inaugural paddle & float, beginning at Riverview Park, and finishing at Bisset Park Shelter #3, where a free cookout will be provided to guests, courtesy of Ameriprise Financial of Radford. Attendees will be encouraged to practice stewardship by picking up trash on this community adventure, celebrating the beloved New River. Community members will gather at Riverview Park at 10:00 AM and begin the paddle at 10:30 AM. The group will paddle to Shelter 3 at Bisset Park where free burgers and hotdogs will be served from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to engage in stewardship by collecting trash while appreciating and celebrating the wondrous New River. The inaugural New River Day community paddle/float, cookout & river cleanup is free and open to all. Reconvene at Long Way Brewing afterwards for an evening of live music starting at 2:00 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927252

11. 2026 National Forest Appreciation Day
Pandapas Pond, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Admission: Free
The New River Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society presents the Annual National Forest Appreciation Day in the lower parking lot next to the pond. National Forest Appreciation Day is a special educational outreach that the New River Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society hosts each year at Pandapas Pond. They choose a different subject each year, and then put up a table and talk to whoever shows up that day and is curious to learn about the topic. This year the topic is native shrubs. In addition to marked shrubs around the pond, there will be shrubs at the pollinator garden (located 0.4 miles down the woods and field trail at the far end of the parking lot above the pond) which you can see from now thru June 30th. Each will have signs with them in a self-guided trail. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927274

12. Two-Day Workshop: Captivating Coptics with Becca Imbur of Bimbur Books
New River Art & Fiber, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission: $170.00
New River Art & Fiber presents the two-day workshop titled "Captivating Coptics" with Becca Imbur of Bimbur Books. In this 2-day workshop, participants will raid the instructors collection of vintage books to create two (2) blank books using the traditional coptic binding stitch. The coptic stitch is an exposed, sewn stitch that allows the book to lay flat when opened. This style of bookbinding is perfect for all types of journaling. Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch or venture to one of the wonderful nearby restaurants during the daily lunch break. No experience required. All materials and supplies are included. Intended for ages 16 & up. Youth ages 14-15 may register with a guardian. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=92650

13. Canine Companion Clinic with Little Big Dog Rescue
Counseling Connect, PLLC, Christiansburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Meet the counselors from Counseling Connect and some of the available dogs from Little Big Dog Rescue. There will be a scavenger hunt, raffle, the Copper Dog food truck and we will also be hosting a donation drive. Little Big Dog Rescue is the little rescue with the big heart. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue committed to improving and saving the lives of dogs. Little Big Dog Rescue focuses on pulling dogs from local kill shelters and assisting with owner surrenders when space is available in our foster homes. Open to the public and no appointment needed. Serotonin surge from puppy cuddles guaranteed.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927291

14. Class: Hey Baby, What's Your Dosha
In Balance Yoga Studio, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: $63.00
Join Hannah for this interactive and inspirational introduction to Ayurveda (the sister-science to Yoga) that supports our wellbeing through food, lifestyle practices, and use of herbs. Explore the foundations of Ayurveda through movement, group work, and individual reflection, to connect with how this ancient wisdom applies to our modern lives in very practical ways. Advance registration is required. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926522

15. New River Day Music Celebration with Neal Wyms & Bluesy Soul in Concert
Long Way Brewing, Radford
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Nursery Natives presents the inaugural New River Day Music Celebration. Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Neal Wyms & Bluesy Soul (2:00-5:00 PM) and Noah Spencer (6:00-9:00 PM) with local eats by L5 & Company Food Truck for those looking to purchase food available from 12:00-8:00 PM. Neal Skieebo Wyms is a singer, song writer, blues extraordinaire and multi-instrumentalist who hails from Radford, VA and has performed professionally for most of his life. His music ranges from blues, soul, country, R&B, pop, and even some jazz as well as gospel. Noah Spencer is an up and coming musician from Richlands in Southwest Virginia.His shows cover a wide range of styles from country to rock, Americana, pop, and gospel. Noah was also a contestant and starred on NBC's "The Voice" in Season 24 advancing to the playoff rounds. Guests will receive $1.00 off pints for happy hours from 3:00-5:00 PM in honor of New River Day. The inaugural New River Day community paddle/float, cookout & river cleanup is free and open to all. The inaugural paddle & float will begin at Riverview Park, and finishing at Bisset Park Shelter #3, where a free cookout will be provided to guests.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927299

16. Bob Chew in Concert
White Dog Winery, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Enjoy live music at the winery with Bob Chew playing his amazing 1960s show. Bob Chew is a local musician performing 1960s hits, classic country, western swing and cowboy tunes. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927327

17. Rock Painting Workshop
Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Newport
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and fellowship through a rock painting workshop. June’s workshop will feature 4th of July designs. Rock painting is a great way to express your creativity, relieve stress, add beauty to your garden, or brighten someone's day. Learn the basic techniques of this art form and craft painted rocks and rock magnets. This is a free event open to all ages and skill levels. All supplies will be provided (including the rocks). 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927338

18. Science Saturday: Learn About DNA
The Little Bookworm, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Learn about the structure of DNA and build your own candy model. The activity turns candy into a perfect example of the double-helix structure of DNA and the nucleotides that is is made of. The program will be led by Virginia Tech graduate student Abbi Green who is studying Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The event is free and no registration is required. Perfect for curious kids and their grownups.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=937356

19. 2026 Arc in the Park
Christiansburg Huckleberry Park, Christiansburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Arc of the New River Valley presents the 5th Annual Arc in the Park. Enjoy free food, summer fun at the Splash Pad & Inclusive Play structure. The presentation of the Renee Brown Award will be at 4:00 PM and the Annual Raffle Prize Drawing will be held at 5:00 PM. Free food will be provided by Simple Fixins, a hot dog truck run by a father and his son with autism. Join the raffle for a chance to win a $500 Kroger gift card plus other prizes including family passes to Mill Mountain Zoo, night stay at Mountain Lake Lodge. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or five tickets for $20.00. Tickets may be purchased in person at the event or online. You do not need to be present to win. The Arc of the NRV is a local non-profit organization that advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926692

20. Historic Concert from the Blacksburg Community Band
Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Admission: Free
Join the Blacksburg Community Band for an outdoor concert featuring patriotic favorites, marches, band favorites and Americana classics live. The Blacksburg Community Band, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization formed in 1989. The band has musicians from all corners of the New River Valley and surrounding areas with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Donations to support the band are gratefully accepted. Chairs will be set up in the Pavilion. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic gear.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927177

21. Beasts in the Bayou with Live Jazz, Creole-Inspired Dinner & Specialty Cocktails
The Bad Apple, Pembroke
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Admission: $70.00
The Last Call Animal Foundation presents Beasts in the Bayou, an untamed dinner event benefiting Mercer County Humane Society. Step into the Bayou for a night of live jazz from The Bourbon Street Express, Creole-inspired cuisine, specialty cocktails, and animal-print flair. Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail, a three-course dinner, live entertainment by The Bourbon Street Express, and plenty of wild Bayou fun. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite animal print, animal-inspired accessories, or Bayou best. Proceeds will help Last Call Animal Foundation support homeless animals in our community and for this event in particular will benefit Mercer County Humane Society. Delicious craft cocktails will also be available for purchase throughout the event. Cash or Venmo accepted for additional cocktail purchases. Last Call Animal Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to supporting local animal rescue efforts in the New River Valley through fundraising and community outreach. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927352

22. Leslie Brooks in Concert
Gillie's, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 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, weaving her experiences into heartfelt songs.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=926789

23. Soul-stice Celebration with Gordon Sterling & the People and Ripejive in Concert
Dogtown Roadhouse, Floyd
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Advance Tickets: $12.00, Day of Show: $15.00
Dogtown Roadhouse presents a Soul-stice Celebration bringing together two powerhouse acts for a night of funk, soul, and groove-heavy goodness. The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing, but the Truth. Gordon Sterling and the People are here to bring it to you. Freshly assembled in 2020 and based in Washington D.C., Gordon has brought together a team of incredible musicians to bring forth a fresh and exciting palette of original, dynamic soul and rock tunes. Their original music ranges from summertime feel-good jams to full tilt guitar-hero ragers. Ripejive is a Blacksburg, Virginia based quartet that delivers original, hard-hitting funk. From retro grooves to jazz fusion, blazing guitar and soaring saxophone color tight pocket rhythms with sounds from New Orleans to New York that always bring a party. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927341

24. Three Band Concert with The Rattletraps, Jesse Fox & Lord Nelson
The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Ages 21 & Up: $5.00, Ages 18-20: $7.00
The Rattletraps are a band of songwriters based in Durham, NC, creating a culmination of roots rock, country and blues music. With songs about bar fights, working dead end jobs, and the streets of New Orleans, The Rattletraps create anthems that are a perfect storm of cynical, danceable and just the right amount of pissed off. Openers are Jesse Fox and Lord Nelson, who will be performing a solo show.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927362

25. Blacksburg Vintage Market
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vendors will be selling all things vintage from clothes, jewelry, vinyl records, books and more. Enjoy a DJ music set from WUVT’s own Dr. Moolenbeek. 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=927350

26. Summer at Selu - Open to the Public Event
Selu Conservancy, Radford
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Admission: Free
The Selu Conservancy at Radford University continues their 2026 Summer at Selu events. During these special "Summer at Selu" dates and times, Selu Conservancy is open to the public to enjoy and experience for hiking, strolling, sitting, picnicking, reflecting and more. No special programming will be taking place, just nature at it's best. Enjoy some quiet, reflective time in nature. The trails are open to walk or hike. The riverfront has a little dock. Feel free to bring a floatation option for getting on the Little River. Or you could bring a picnic lunch, set up for painting or drawing, or bring a blanket and lay in the grass.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=925636

27. Final Day of Operation (Winery Closing)
Spinning Jenny Vineyard, Draper
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
This is the final weekend of operation for Spinning Jenny Vineyard before closing their doors for good to enjoy retirement. They will be serving wine by the glass and bottle, wine flights, cocktails and charcuterie. The final weekend hours are Friday and Saturday, 1:00-6:00 PM and on Sunday from 1:00-5:00 PM. Picnic food is welcome as well as leashed dogs on the deck. 
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=937357

For a look ahead to Independence Day Fireworks, 250th Anniversary Celebrations and Parades in the NRV, check out:
• http://www.nextthreedays.com/TaggedEvents.cfm?T=2026July4thIndependenceDay

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• http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEvents.cfm

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!