The Montgomery Museum of Art and History’s Heritage Day Festival is back, bigger and better than ever before! The event will take place in downtown Christiansburg on East Main St. from 10 AM - 5 PM on Saturday, August 20.
Live music headlined by the Jared Stout Band and a beer garden featuring a brand-new history beer are among the new additions to the street festival. The museum is also bringing back many favorites including a hay wagon to transport families from downtown to the museum’s old location and back. With over 25 children’s activities, a petting zoo, arts and crafters, and live music, there is something for everyone at this unique street festival.
The Jared Stout Band will play from 11 AM - 1 PM. Other musicians include John and Kathie Hollandsworth, Douglas Connor, American Roots, and Leslie Brooks throughout the day.
Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be served throughout the day as well.
In partnership with Iron Tree Brewing Co., the museum is pleased to debut and feature a brand-new beer that will be premiered exclusively at the festival. This first-time release is called the L&M Rifle Ale, inspired by local history right here in Montgomery County, VA. The name is inspired by the Lewis-McHenry Duel fought in Christiansburg in 1808.
Street vendors will be selling or demonstrating their craft which includes handmade jewelry, home and bath goods, weaving, woodworking, folk art, bee keeping, letter press, and so much more. For a complete list of vendors, please visit https://montgomerymuseum.org/events/heritage-day/
The museum will be open all day and hold a silent auction with over 80 items in the recently opened facility at 4 East Main Street. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the museum’s new location in the Town Square to participate in the silent auction and view the art and history exhibits.
