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 GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025