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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025