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Labor Stay

Explore Virginia Tech and Blacksburg during Labor Stay Weekend! These events and activities can help you make friends and learn about the community.


Friday - 9/1

Gobblerfest

  • 4-7 p.m. @ the Drillfield
  • Hosted by: Student Engagement and Campus Life

Shrek at the Lyric

  • 9 p.m. @ the Lyric Theatre
  • Hosted by: Office of Living Learning Programs

Saturday - 9/2

Free Blacksburg Bagels

  • 8 a.m. @ the Blacksburg Farmers Market
  • 200 bagels until they run out
  • Hosted by: VT Engage

Student Tailgate VS ODU

  • 4:30-7:15 p.m. @ Dietrick Lawn
  • Hosted by: ExperienceVT

Sunday - 9/3

Axe Throwing Takeover

  • Round 1: 5-7 p.m. or Round 2: 8-10 p.m. @ Blue Ridge AXEcade
  • Hosted by: Student Engagement and Campus Life
  • RSVP on GobblerConnect: Round 1, Round 2

Monday - 9/4

Tennis & Pickleball Meetups

  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Washington Street Courts
  • Hosted by: Recreational Sports

Outdoor Cycling Classes

  • 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., or 1 p.m. @ Washington Street Courts
  • Hosted by: Recreational Sports

Pizza and Plant Painting Party

  • 4-7 p.m. @ 417 Clay Street SW
  • Hosted by: VT Engage