# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blacksburg en Blanc
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for our annual picnic fundraiser inspired by the concept Diner en Blanc, a popular outdoor dining experience across the world. The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation has continued this tradition in our community along with an auction-based fundraiser that helps our mission to preserve, interpret, and promote Blacksburg’s history, art, and culture.

The auction portion of this event will include an assortment of artworks from local artists who exhibited at the museum throughout 2026, as well as package deals from local businesses, restaurants, and hotels. Proceeds provide funds for the following:

EXHIBIT REDESIGN AT ST. LUKE & ODD FELLOWS HALL 
We plan to reopen the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall to the public in 2027 and are working toward acquiring the funds for the interior and exterior elements of the exhibition redesign.

COLLECTION AND EXHIBIT MATERIALS AT BOTH SITES
Archival grade storage containers, museum-grade glass and framing, display pedestals, acrylic casings, etc.

We provide:
*a professional tent on our lawn with cafe lighting
*tables, tablecloths, and chairs
*a few table decorations (we also encourage your creativity in bringing your own!)
*music entertainment from the Nickel’n Dimers
*champagne and white wine at your table
*a silent auction 
*trash cans and indoor restrooms

You provide for yourself or your group:
*food
*alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic drinks
*cutlery and napkins

Lastly, please wear white as diners do across the world! It adds to the summer ambience!
 
THE HISTORY of Dîner en Blanc:

The Dîner en Blanc ("Dinner in White" in French) concept began in Paris in 1988 when François Pasquier invited a group of friends to an elegant outdoor dinner at the Bois de Boulogne, asking them to dress in white so they could find each other. It is now a worldwide annual event spanning six continents. Diners are required to provide their own food, tables, chairs and tablecloths. Only a select number of participants who have previously signed up are made privy to the location the day of the dinner, and generally converge in an iconic urban location.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blacksburg/blacksburg-en-blanc/200029721960045
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, trips-adventures, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 90

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blacksburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation
- **lat**: 37.227911
- **long**: -80.414008
- **full address**: Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation, Bollo's Cafe and Bakery, 206 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Blacksburg en Blanc
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blacksburg en Blanc being held?
  - **A:** Blacksburg en Blanc takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation, Bollo's Cafe and Bakery, 206 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Blacksburg en Blanc?
  - **A:** Blacksburg en Blanc is organized by Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Blacksburg en Blanc is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blacksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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