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 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026