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Montgomery County celebrates its 250th and Veterans Day with a free event and fireworks in Christiansburg

The Daily Blacksburg teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're free Wednesday, Montgomery County is turning Veterans Day into a party for its 250th anniversary. Montgomery County and the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg are hosting a free event with food trucks, live performances, music, vendors and giveaways, held in the parking lot near Regal Cinemas.

The community event runs from 2 to 7 p.m.

Uptown Christiansburg, near the NRV Regal Cinemas

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.2 p.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.Community event in Uptown Christiansburg
Date
Wed., Nov. 11
Cost
Free

Sources: WDBJ7, New River Valley News

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2 p.m. to 7 p.m.Community event in Uptown Christiansburg
DateWed., Nov. 11
CostFree
  • Fireworks: 7 p.m. at Christiansburg
  • Fireworks and drone display by
  • More info: montva.com/mcva250

WDBJ reports the finale has multiple viewing areas around the park, including Uptown Christiansburg. Montgomery County is one of only two Virginia localities also celebrating 250 years in 2026.

Montgomery County's 250th, by the numbers

250th
anniversary Montgomery County marks in 2026
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Virginia localities celebrating 250 years in 2026
7 p.m.
fireworks and drone display at Huckleberry Park

Source: WDBJ7

Sources: WDBJ7, New River Valley News

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