Hokie BugFest Activites at the Lyric 10 am to 5 pm

LYRIC THEATRE (College Avenue)

10:00 am - Maker Activity - Bug Costumes (enter costume contest in Squires by 11:15 am)

11:00 am - Storytime with Joelle

1:00 pm - Storytime with Joelle

2:00 pm - Movie: Minuscule - Valley of the Lost Ants (Rated G) -- FREE Admission

4:00 pm - Movie: MicroCosmos (Rated G) -- FREE Admission (for those who missed it last year)


Maker Activity - Bug Costumes

(enter costume contest in Squires by 11:15 am)

Hokie BugFest celebrates the fun and excitement of the science of entomology, and the Virginia Tech tradition of learning and discovery, through outreach and engagement. This event highlights an ongoing youth education program hosted by the Virginia Tech Department of Entomology, Virginia Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, and the department's student-run professional organization, the W. B. Alwood Entomological Society. Since its inception in 1966, Alwood Society members have engaged over 30,000 children by hosting department tours, visiting schools, and supporting special events like the Hokie BugFest. The bugfest is just one day in this ongoing, year-round effort.

The ninth annual Hokie BugFest is scheduled for fall break weekend of October 5, 2019 from 10 am to 5 pm (general public). A pre-opening is again being hosted for adults and children with special needs starting at 9 am. Those individuals will be issued a pass to be in Squires early. You should check in at the event table (Squires first floor entrance) to seek this access.

Overall the priorities for this year's event will continue as in the past. They include:

FREE admission
Family-oriented environment
Collaboration with the town of Blacksburg, and a
S.A.F.E. (Supporting Autism Friendly Environments) event