In this issue of Blacksburg Connect
🗓️ Upcoming Local Events
🎻 Irish Trad Jam at Rising Silo Brewery
⚽ Hokies Women's Soccer Kicks Off vs. VMI
🏈 Virginia Tech Football Fan Day
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 16th (today)
Community CookOut & Kick-off at St. Michael Lutheran Church — 12:00–3:00 PM, 2308 Merrimac Rd
Blacksburg Homestead Swap at Moon Hollow Brewing — 1:00 PM, 4237 Prices Fork Rd
Blues, Brews & Bloodys at Eastern Divide Brewing — 2:30–5:30 PM, 3175 Commerce St
VT Football Fan Day — 4:00–5:00 PM, Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility
Author Event & Cat Adoptions with Wendy Welch at Blacksburg Books — 5:00–6:30 PM, 401 S Main St
Irish Trad Jam at Rising Silo Brewery — 5:00 - 8:00 PM, 2351 Glade Rd
VT Women's Soccer vs. VMI — 6:00 PM, Thompson Field
Monday, August 17th
Town Council Work Session — 11:00 AM, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S Main St
Rock Around the Clock at Dance.tech — 4:30 PM, 1101 N Main St
Planning Commission Retreat — 5:00 PM
Monday Night Madness (Golf Tournament) - 5:30PM - 8:30 PM, Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course
Tuesday, August 18th
Virginia Tech Student Move-In — General move-in begins on campus
Glade Row Growing Full Service Food Stand - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 2351 Glade Road
Q Learning Series: Building Your Future Workforce at QCowork — 12:00 PM, 105 Roanoke St E
TECH Talks featuring Cary Hill at VT Corporate Research Center — 7:30–9:00 AM, 2200 Kraft Dr
Irish Trad Jam at Rising Silo Brewery
Grab a pint and pull up a chair — the monthly Irish Traditional Music session returns to Rising Silo Brewery this Sunday, August 16, from 5–8 PM. Hosted by local ensemble Mist on the Mountain, the jam brings together musicians of all levels for an evening of reels, jigs, and traditional Irish tunes inside Rising Silo's rustic barn taproom. No cover charge — just great music, craft beer, and good company on Glade Road in Blacksburg. More details at: https://vc-gotomontva.com/events/e/august-irish-trad-jam-with-mist-on-the-mountain-6a7f742d27c7cf1207259148/
Hokies Women's Soccer at Home vs. VMI
The Virginia Tech Women's Soccer team continues its opening homestand when the Hokies host VMI at Thompson Field on Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 PM. It's one of four straight home matches to start the 2026 season as the Hokies look to build early momentum before ACC play. Come out and support the squad — full schedule and tickets at HokieSports.com.
Virginia Tech Football Fan Day
Meet the 2026 Hokies before the season kicks off. Virginia Tech Football hosts its annual Fan Day on Saturday, August 16 from 4:00–5:00 PM at the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility. The free event gives fans a chance to meet players, grab autographs, and pick up official merchandise. Parking is free on weekends — Lot 1 next to the facility is your best bet. RSVP encouraged. Details at HokieSports.com.
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