Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Its being billed as a community-driven music and arts festival that celebrates the heart and soul of the Roanoke region. Organizers are hoping that next weekend’s “Nokefest,” is just the start of an annual tradition. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 81st anniversary of Operation OverlordNext: GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025