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Steppin' Out features over 200 artists and crafts people from around the United States selling unique handcrafted items – jewelry, pottery, textiles, metal work, basketry, stained & fused glass, fine art, furniture, toys, artisan foods and so much more!
Attendees can visit with our sponsors and also local non-profits at their booths, learning more about these Steppin' Out partners.
Downtown Blacksburg merchants also hold their much-awaited final clearance sidewalk sales during Steppin' Out. The festival foods you love are provided by downtown restaurants.
Dates
Aug 07, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Aug 08, 2026 · 11:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
On-street parking in downtown is free during the festival. Or ride the Blacksburg Transit route from the upper Chicken Hill Lot on Virginia Tech’s campus. PARK IN THE UPPER LOT OF CHICKEN HILL.
The bus will drop off and pick up at Newman Library on campus at Virginia Tech. It is short walk to festival.
There is also parking in Midtown Garage, Kent Square Garage, Squires VT Lot (Saturday only).
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Deadline:
Aug 05, 2026
Welcome to the 45th annual Steppin' Out! Two days of fun, music, and craft vendors in Downtown Blacksburg. We need your help to make this event a success. Please sign up for a volunteer shift. Each volunteer gets a free Steppin' Out t-shirt. Be sure to share with your friends!
Hosted by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
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