The Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo
Sat, May 30
|Berglund Center
The Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo returns in 2026, bringing together local businesses, experienced educators, hands-on innovators, and curious community members for a weekend focused on practical, sustainable, and resilient ways of living.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA
About the event
Southwest Virginia Alternative Living (SwVAL) Expo 2026
Old Roots. New Growth.
Where tradition meets innovation.
The Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo returns in 2026, bringing together local businesses, experienced educators, hands-on innovators, and curious community members for a weekend focused on practical, sustainable, and resilient ways of living.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore alternatives—or you’ve been building skills for years—SwVAL is designed to meet you where you are.
What You Can Expect when you visit SwVAL: