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Steppin' Out Volunteer Application

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Deadline: Aug 05, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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45th Steppin' Out 2026
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Date: Aug 07, 2026 10:00 am - Aug 08, 2026 11:00 pm (EDT)
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Main Street, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060, United States

About the event

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.
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
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Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
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About the application

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!

Terms & Conditions

Beer Pourers, ID/Ticket Station, and Enter and Exit Checkers must be 21 years of age or older.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Vendor Check-In 6-8:00 Intersection of Main Street and College Avenue Aug 07, 2026 6:00 am - 8:00 am 3 2
Vendor Set-Up 7-9 am In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am 3 2
Information Booth Set-Up 8-10 am In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am 4 2
T-shirt booth 8:00 am to 10:00 am Info tent in front of Lyric Theatre Aug 07, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am 3 2
Beer Garden Set-Up 9-11 am Intersection of Main Street and College Avenue Aug 07, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am 4 2
Information Booth 10am-12pm In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1 2
T-Shirt Booth 10-12 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 - 12-2 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 - 12-2 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2 2
T-Shirt Booth 12-2 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3 2
Information Booth 1-4 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1 3
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 - 2-4 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 2
T-Shirt Booth 2-4 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 - 4-6pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 - 4-6pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 2
Enter/Exit Checkers - 4-6 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 2
T-Shirt Booth 4-6 pm In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Information Booth 4-7 pm In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 3
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 - 6-8 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 6-8 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
Enter/Exit Checkers - 6-8 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
T-Shirt Booth - 6-8 pm In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
Information Booth - 7-10:00 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1 3
T-Shirt Booth - 8-10 In front of The Lyric Aug 07, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 - 8-11 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 5 3
Check IDs - Must be 21 - 8-11 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 2 3
Enter/Exit Checkers 8-11 pm Beer Garden Aug 07, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 2 3
T-Shirt Booth 10am-12pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2 2
T-shirt booth 12pm-2pm Information Tent Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2 2
Information Booth 11am-1pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 1 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 12-2 Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 12-2 Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 2-4 Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 2-4 Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 2
Enter/Exit Checkers Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1 2
Information Booth 2-4 In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1 2
T-Shirt Booth 2-4pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 2
T-Shirt Booth 4-6pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 4-6pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 4-6pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Enter/Exit Checkers 4-6pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Information Booth 4-7 In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 3
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 6-8pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 6-8pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
Enter/Exit Checkers 6-8pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
T-Shirt Booth 6-8pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
Information Booth 7-9pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 2
Check IDs - Must be 21 8-10pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 3 2
Enter/Exit Checker 8-10pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2 2
Beer Pouring - Must be 21 8-10pm Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 5 2
T-Shirt Booth 8-10pm In front of The Lyric Aug 08, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2 2
Beer Garden Tear Down 10-11 Beer Garden Aug 08, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm 3 1
Festival Breakdown 10-12 Aug 08, 2026 10:00 pm - Aug 09, 2026 12:00 am 4 2

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