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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026