Strawberry Festival kicks off in downtown Roanoke Starr Anderson May 6, 2016 1 minute read The Strawberry Festival is officially underway at Elmwood Park. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details on the volunteer-run event. For more about the Strawberry Festival or to buy strawberry shortcake tickets in advance click here. Share: Post navigation Previous: Dog dies in early morning Roanoke house fireNext: McAuliffe signs funding for Research Institute expansion Related Stories 1 minute read AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read The Exchange opens with Grace Potter on NYE, last month for Taubman ticketed exhibition in January Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0