• Skip to Content

Radford University

  • Sign in to your Merit page
« Back to Recent News

Media Advisory: Radford Community Fest unites city and campus for a day of celebration

Radford, VA (08/20/2025) — Radford Community Fest is a free community celebration featuring over 100 local vendors, food trucks, live music, street performers and community engagement along East Main Street in downtown Radford. All are welcome including families, students, community members, university employees and regional guests.

WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2025 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

WHERE: East Main Street, Radford, Virginia

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Over 100 local vendors showcasing crafts, artwork, goods and services
  • Food trucks offering a variety of tasty eats for all tastes
  • A chance to explore and support downtown merchants

Live music on the main stage throughout the day, including performances by:

  • Sky Dolphin
  • PHAT LACES
  • The Domino Band
  • Crawford & Power
  • Street performers and entertainment by Fluidity Performance Troupe

WHO: Presented by the City of Radford and Radford University, this annual event invites Radford community members, university students, employees and regional visitors to come together in celebration

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • B-roll and photos of vendor booths, food trucks, street performances and crowds
  • Interviews available with event organizers, performers, vendors, city officials and attendees

Media Attachments

Radford University

Justin Ward (540) 831-1953, jward53@radford.edu

Share this Story

  • Print
  • Email

Recent News

  • HAPPENING TODAY: Zoom interviews available with student researchers in Alaska
  • Radford University helps address Virginia's teacher shortage through targeted licensure support
  • Virginia nursing students to convene at Radford University for statewide annual convention
  • News Advisory: Radford University to hold disaster training simulation for nursing students
  • Jobs for Virginia Graduates Ignite Competition brings "Shark Tank"-style student pitches to Radford University
  • Internationally acclaimed Pianist Nick van Bloss returns to Radford University as international artist in residence
  • Jeffery Aspelmeier selected to lead Radford University's College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences as dean
  • Radford University's George Zama '25 gives back to families in need, reflects on time as student
  • Media Advisory: Radford University and New River Community College to sign MOU supporting Tartan Transfer students
  • Radford University honors graduates during Winter 2025 ceremonies
… View all recent news
Copyright © 2026 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out