Melrose Fall Festival this Saturday Gene Marrano October 19, 2023 1 minute read The 10th Melrose Fall Festival on Saturday will also include a contest to find Roanoke’s first “Youth Poet Laureate.” There’s plenty of free goodies as well. More on what’s become a very popular annual event, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: United Way of Roanoke Valley celebrates 100th anniversaryNext: Avoid myths and misconceptions during open enrollment Related Stories 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0