Local treasures are common in downtown Blacksburg. There are a variety of boutiques, galleries and activities at every street corner. However, there is one attraction that brightens the mornings of pedestrians every Saturday and Wednesday.
If you are struggling to find something to do or somewhere to go on a Saturday, there is a perfect place for you. Odds are you already know about the Blacksburg Farmers Market, as it has been serving the downtown scene since the mid–1990s. A plethora of vendors set up their stands each Saturday or Wednesday. These vendors range from artisan crafts, baked goods, produce, meat, dairy, botanicals and more.
“The market is a popular community destination place, people come to downtown to not only go to the market but to patronize other small businesses that surround the market, such as the coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants,” said Deborah Edwards, director of the Blacksburg Farmers Market. …