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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026