Festival in the Park is back for a 51st time this weekend Gene Marrano May 23, 2019 1 min read Its back for a 51st year – Festival in the Park returns to downtown Roanoke tomorrow through Sunday – with a rock music blast-from-the-past as the headliner. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Law firm that conducted Northam yearbook probe defends its independenceNext: At the Movies: The Chaperone Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025