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Coming up on the calendar:
- Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Sinkland Farms
- Makenzie Phipps at Sinkland Farms Brewery
- Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival – October 29, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals at Sinkland Farms
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
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Saturday October 10 - Makenzie Phipps →
Sinkland Farms Brewery, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
1:00 pm Sunday October 11 - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am Thursday October 29 - Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival – October 29, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm Friday October 30 - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - MC Eggs & Issues: The Power of Community: How Local Nonprofits Turn Challenges Into Impact - October 2026
Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg
8:00 am - CPMT Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
8:30 am - EDA Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar, City Council Chambers, Radford
12:00 pm - Longway Brewing →
Longway Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
4:00 pm - Cabo Fish Taco Food Taco →
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
4:00 pm - Marshmallow & Mushrooms - Family Paint Night →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
5:30 pm - Long Way Picks & Pints →
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
6:30 pm
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- Thanks to all who suggested an auto body repair shop much appreciated.
Have another need: who's your go to plumber? (Nextdoor Auburn Hills)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riner here.
🗞 Nearby News
Christiansburg
- Steve Huppert: Christiansburg Fire Dept. celebrates Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10 (montcova.com)
- Friday night lights: Radford remains unbeaten, hosts William Byrd (montcova.com)
- Woolwine, Brenda Shull 'Sal' (montcova.com)
Radford
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