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: Post navigation Previous: Law firm that conducted Northam yearbook probe defends its independenceNext: At the Movies: The Chaperone Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025