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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026