GoFest expected to draw up to 40K to downtown Roanoke this weekend Gene Marrano October 13, 2023 1 min read An event that draws on Roanoke’s natural beauty returns this weekend. WFIR’s Alex Torres with what you need to know about the Go Outside Festival, or GoFest: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea on Washington Park pool and moreNext: Two restaurants join to bring Asian fusion to downtown Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025