Science Festival returns to Roanoke Gene Marrano September 24, 2015 1 minute read The second annual Virginia Science Festival kicks off a month-long run across the state with its signature event on Saturday in Roanoke – and Carilion is a major player as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia joins task force to combat heroin distributionNext: Flatline the Pipeline group plans festival Related Stories Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location Gene Marrano May 5, 2026 Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman Clark Palmer May 5, 2026 Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026