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Welcome to Radford, Virginia
Surrounded on three sides by the New River, Radford is the New River City. Home to Radford University and a short drive to VA Tech and New River Community College, Radford is centrally located off I-81 between exits 109 and 105 and has easy access to the entire New River Valley.
Our charming City offers a hometown feel with plenty of things to do. We invite you to ‘find it in Radford’!
For more information on things to do in Radford, click here or go to the “Things to Do” tab at the top!
FEATURED EVENT
Radford Fiddle and Banjo JamRadford Coffee Company
Monday, October 21
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam is a bluegrass jam session held every Monday in the intimate environment of River Coffee Company. Bring an instrument or just listen to the sounds of bluegrass and old-time mountain music played by local musicians. The jam appeals to a cross-section of folks from old-school bluegrass fans to college students. A large crowd gathers every Monday, so get your table early.
NEWS & UPDATES
JOIN US ON THE TRAIL
The Radford Visitor’s Center has been busy compiling a map of art in the city as well as on Radford University. This is an amazing activity for the family as well as a way to see the finer things in Radford.
If you end up on the trail, you will pass many delicious restaurants and unique stores. There is so much to see in Radford!
We can’t wait to see you here!
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THE LAST WORD IN SOCIAL MEDIA
#VisitRadford to learn more about Mary Draper Ingles, frontier heroine and SWVA's own!Thrilled to be in Richmond for the dedication of the Virginia Women's Monument: Voices from the Garden. The women memorialized in the soon to be unveiled bronze statues and on the Wall of Honor represent over 400 years of the achievements of women in Virginia's history.
You can still contribute and help to bring the remaining 6 (of 12) to Capitol Square at VirginiaCapitol.gov
Tomorrow is looking like a great day for bagpipes, sheep herding, heavyweight games, a 5K and lots of family-friendly fun! Here's the schedule and the line up of food and vendors. Stop by the Info Tent, pick up a map and say hi!!
Here' s the line up for Saturday's Radford Highlanders Festival! See you all there!
Schedule
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Highland Games, Food and Craft Vendors, and Sheepherding
9:30 a.m. - Virginia Highlands Pipes and Drums (near Highlander Stage)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Highland Cattle and Children's Activities
10:30 a.m. - Appalachian Highlanders Pipes and Drums (Opposite side of Moffett Lawn)
11 a.m. - BraveHeart 5K, near Dedmon Center Lot Z
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Student Celtic Games
Noon - Parade, Grand Entry and Massed Band Performance
HIGHLANDER STAGE SCHEDULE
MOFFETT LAWN
11:15 a.m. - CrossBow
Noon - Parade, Grand Entry and Massed Band Performance
12:30 p.m. - Scythian
1:30 p.m. - CrossBow
2:30 p.m. - Scythian
3:30 p.m. - CrossBow
4:15 p.m. - Scythian
TARTAN STAGE SCHEDULE
HETH LAWN
9:30 a.m. - Brian Coughlan
10:15 a.m. - Radford University Highlanders Pipes and Drums
10:35 a.m. - Brian Coughlan
11:15 a.m. - Porterfield Ensemble “We Are From Her: Fierce Girls, Wise Women, and Strong Sisters”
12:30 p.m. - PanJammers Steel Drum Orchestra
1:30 p.m. - Mist on the Mountain
3:30 p.m. - The Boatmen
Cool t-shirt alert! Join us for the BraveHeart 5K on Saturday to support the American Heart Association and get a cool t-shirt, too.
This is the place TO BE on October 12th! #VisitRadford #LoveVA #SWVA #FestivalsRock
