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🌱 Makenzie Phipps and 10 more events
Also check out Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival on the Riner Patch calendar
Hi Riner! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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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- 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.
📸 Around Riner
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riner
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★ Featured events ★
- Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Makenzie Phipps →
Sinkland Farms Brewery, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
1:00 pm - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am - 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 - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 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
- Radford Restaurant Week to raise funds for ACCE program (radfordnewsjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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