Roanoke Comedy Fest returns with first-in-the-area acts Ian Price August 15, 2024 1 minute read A local festival is highlighting up-and-coming comedians with four nights of fun. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click HERE for more information about Roanoke Comedy Fest Share: Post navigation Previous: Dr. Pepper Park reaches a milestone and gets ready for Wing FestNext: Ransomware attacks on the rise Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026