I am not exactly sure what was the occasion. Ring Dance, maybe? Just driving around the drill field noticed the pyrotechnics preparing for the festivities.

An annual event in downtown Blacksburg. Called “Stepping Out”, it is celebrated for two days on the first weekend in August. During the event there’s plenty of music, food, and entertainment. This is essentially an opportunity for the local merchants and others (some are making the trip all the way from Charlottesville area) to showcase their trade, arts, etc.