News from Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. August 1-16
Our member businesses and non-profits have so much going on each month that we are moving to a bi-monthly newsletter format. We hope you enjoy the changes! As always be sure to visit our website for the most up to date information and our events calendar.

The 2nd Edition containing news for Aug 16-31 will reach your inbox August 15.
Steppin' Out T-shirt
Steppin' Out-  August 7 & 8
Are you ready for the 35th annual Steppin' Out festival? For stage schedules, festival map, vendor information and so much more, be sure to visit the Steppin' Out website.
Steppin' Out is brought to you by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
Be sure to take the quick Tourism Survey at the festival. The information gathered will be used to help Montgomery County Virginia Tourism and Downtown Blacksburg Inc. better meet the needs and desires of our visitors and event attendees. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact (540) 394-4470
Look out for the QR codes posted throughout the festival or stop by the t-shirt booth to participate in the survey.
Upcoming Events- Business Members
Lyric Theatre
July 31- August 6- Love & Mercy
Aug 7- 13- Mad Max:Fury Road
Aug 14-20- Infinitely Polar Bear

The P Buckley Moss Gallery  will again be participating in Steppin' Out and will be celebrating by releasing a new print of the Lyric Theater which will be available during the festival and at our Summer show on August 22 and 23.

Top Of The Stairs
Comedy Club, every Wednesday, at 9:30pm

Mad Dog
"Huge Steppin' Out Sale"  at Mad Dog, beginning August 1, but also during 7th-8th 

Fringe Benefit
Steppin' Out Sale- 1/2 off the Sale Price! PLUS 20% OFF STOREWIDE. Now thru Sunday August 9th.
 
Uncommonly Gifted
Stop in the store during Steppin' Out and enjoy special discounts on your favorite gifts in a climate controlled, environment!

Eucalyptus Massage Therapy
August 7-8 Join us at our Steppin' Out booth Friday and Saturday for Free Tuning Fork Therapies and our fine art and crafts booths on the lawn!

Loyalty Card
Downtown Loyalty Cards

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Downtown Blacksburg. Show your loyalty and earn rewards by shopping in your favorite downtown businesses.

Upcoming Events- Non Profit Members
Blacksburg Farmers Market
Farmers Market every Wednesday-2-7pm & Saturday- 8am-2pm
Mingle at the Market- August 12

Vintage & Antique Market- August 9th 10 am-5 pm

Mount Tabor Ruritan Club
Fish Fry- August 8, 5-7pm. 
Slusser's Chapel,1543 Mount Tabor Rd. 

Market Square Jam
At Market Square Park, 8-10pm. August 5- Farm Use Only.  August 12-Sugar Run Band

Moss Arts Center
Squonk melds art, science, and fun into a massive outdoor music and theatre performance during Steppin' Out, August 7 & 8. Information here.

Warm Hearth Village
Sign up now for the Parrot Strut, 5K or 1 mile.

Summer Musical Enterprise
Presents "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits"- Details Here

The YMCA at Virginia Tech

Win 4 outstanding season tickets in the outdoor Hokie Club seating area! DETAILS HERE 

  

Up on The Roof is Blacksburg Premier Creative Professional's mixer.Last Thursday of every month (April through Sept) on the rooftop of the Kent Square parking lot from 5:30-8pm.

Details Here  

The Arts
Live Work Sell Postcard
I nterested in the Live Work Sell District in Downtown Blacksburg?
Arts & Cultural Zones Incentive District  Details available here 

Blacksburg Regional Arts Association
Monthly Luncheon- August 14 at 11:30am at Famous Anthony's
 
Hahn Horticulture Garden
Buy. Eat. Live. Local.
Downtown Blacksburg
SAVE THE DATE-Party on the Promenade
Monday, September 7, 3:00-6:00pm
College Avenue Promenade
Tailgate for the whole family featuring music by Train Wreck, 
beer, wine, children's activities and more. 
Details to follow!
Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.

Laureen Blakemore | Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. | 540.951.0454 | events@downtownblacksburg.com | www.downtownblacksburg.com
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