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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026