Festival Fuels Small Business Dreams | Roanoke News

The Steppin’ Out Festival is in full swing in Blacksburg, drawing 30,000 to 40,000 visitors over the weekend — and for local small business owners, it’s more than just a sales opportunity. Vendors like Jamie Walker of J Southern Crochet and longtime tie-dye artist Grasshopper rely on this annual event to connect with customers face-to-face, build community, and turn festival-goers into loyal friends — proving that real business happens where people gather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31f42db6e16ee907