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 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0 General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0