Festival in the Park is back for a 51st time this weekend Gene Marrano May 23, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Law firm that conducted Northam yearbook probe defends its independenceNext: At the Movies: The Chaperone Related Stories The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0 Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0