BaconFest comes to Elmwood Park Starr Anderson August 5, 2016 1 minute read If you’re a bacon lover there’s an event returning to downtown Roanoke this weekend that’s designed just for you. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Mike Pence pitches GOP ticket in Virginia Beach, NorfolkNext: Artisans have major economic impact Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026