Festival in the Park turns 50 this weekend Gene Marrano May 25, 2018 1 minute read Its back for the 50th time – the venerable Festival in the Park kicks off this afternoon at Elmwood Park. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Governor appoints state superintendent of public instructionNext: New law will eliminate fees to freeze credit reports Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0