2023 Welcoming Week: Welcoming Festival (CANCELLED)
Venue: Market Square Park, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
UPDATE: We are sorry to say that due to the very wet weather forecast we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL the Welcoming Festival & Vintage Market
The YMCA at Virginia Tech concludes their Welcoming Week events with the 2023 Welcoming Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Market Square Park in downtown Blacksburg, VA.
Enjoy a celebration featuring entertainment, food, vendors and family fun! Enjoy entertainment from several different countries, food vendors, community art project, henna tattoos, local information & resources, Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley, Blacksburg Books and the Blacksburg Vintage Market open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Entertainment Line-Up:
• Blacksburg Chinese School
• Itraab Music Ensemble
• VT Percussion
• Afghan Dance Group
• Community Poem
• Chair Yoga
Food Vendor Line-Up:
• Halwa Bakery
• Big Lick Ice Cream
• Black Hen
• Wangs Food Truck
Admission is free and all are welcome.
In case of severe weather the event might be canceled.
Welcoming Week brings New River Valley neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places. The YMCA at Virginia Tech is proud to host our 3nd annual Welcoming Week with support from the Town of Blacksburg, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Blacksburg Farmers Market, The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation, local businesses, community groups and individuals.
To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/6QK6ykk9/image.png.
For more information on the event and Welcoming Week, visit: https://vtymca.org/welcoming-week/ or https://www.facebook.com/vtymca.
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