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 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0