6th Annual Sunflower Festival returns this weekend Gene Marrano September 7, 2021 1 min read Beaver Dam Farms – FB photo The founder of the Beaver Dam Farms Sunflower Festival in Buchanan says the 6 year old event is now the largest of its kind on the east coast. Its back for the next two weekends, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 72 year old killed during moving truck accident in Bedford CountyNext: Tech, Liberty head coaches praise boost from home crowds in opening wins Related Stories 1 min read “Trial of Shadows” a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors Denise Membreno October 14, 2025 2 min read Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara Oppose Roanoke’s pursuit of Casino Clark Palmer October 14, 2025 2 min read Roanoke considering bringing a casino to the Berglund Special Events Center Gene Marrano October 14, 2025