Urban camping is back in Roanoke this weekend Gene Marrano April 16, 2015 1 min read This weekend the Down by Downtown Music Festival and the Blue Ridge Marathon take place in Roanoke … some out-of-town visitors – a few locals as well – plan to do some “urban camping” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Dr Pepper Park is name for new venueNext: Heater causes Roanoke house fire Related Stories 1 min read The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025 3 min read What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos Ian Price October 8, 2025
