The 45th Annual Steppin’ Out® festival will be held in downtown Blacksburg on Friday, August 7, 2026 and Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Main Stage provides continuous live music on College Avenue and Main Street. The Acoustic Stage brings folk, contemporary, and utterly unique sounds to the festival area of Main and Lee Streets. The Community Stage showcases local and regional performers and is located in the National Bank of Blacksburg Parking lot on Roanoke Street. And, new for 2026, the Draper Sidewalk Stage and Farmers Market featuring your favorite local performers.