GoFest expected to draw up to 40K to downtown Roanoke this weekend Gene Marrano October 13, 2023 1 minute 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 Trump unharmed as shooting interrupts White House correspondents’ dinner Ian Price April 25, 2026 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026