The Roanoke Valley has no shortage of festivals and parades during the warmer months. Whether you're an attendee, a vendor, or a performer, there are countless ways to be a part of these exciting events:
🏕️ June 13–15: Noke Fest // Garrett Farms // "Born from a love for the region, NokeFest’s mission is to create a space where people can connect with music, art, and the great outdoors." ↝
🎇 July 3: Freedom Festival // River's Edge Park // "This FREE Festival will have inflatables, trampolines, and more!" Live music, beer & wine, food trucks, and fireworks add to the fun. ↝
🤠 July 5: Blue Ridge Line Dancing Festival // Downtown Lynchburg // "Saddle up for an unforgettable day of line dancing, Southern soul, R&B, and cowboy flair in the heart of Virginia...Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just here for the vibes, this experience brings the heartbeat of the South to life." ↝
🪕 July 23–27: Floydfest // Festival Park, Check // "Vendor selections are made based on diversity of ideas, educational offerings and sense of community. Positive interaction with attendees through imaginative and interactive educational displays, activities and discourse are encouraged." ↝
🌻 Sep TBA: Sunflower Festival // Beaver Dam Farm - Buchanan // Since 2016, the festival offers fresh flowers and beautiful views along with "hay wagon rides, a farm animal petting area, over 120 unique hand made craft and food vendors, photo booths and live music." ↝
🇬🇷 Sep 26–28: Roanoke Greek Festival // Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church // A foodie's dream with "authentic Greek delicacies available including: Pastichio, Moussaka, Dolmades, Tiropita, Spanakopita, Greek Salad, Gyro, Greek Fries, Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Greek Wines. Bring your appetite!" ↝
🏋 Sep 27: Star City Strongfest // Elmwood Park // "Participate in healing arts like yoga, visit health & wellness vendors, experience sports demos, test your strength with challenges and win prizes with the Scavenger Hunt (open to all ages)! Enjoy some yummy food from on-site vendors while watching free amateur and professional Strongman competitions on the stage featuring some of the strongest athletes from around the world." ↝
🚵♀️ June 13–15: GO Outside Festival // Elmwood Park & Explore Park // "Here, you can test drive a bike, demo a stand-up paddleboard, learn to fly cast, join a race, and sample craft beer all in one afternoon...Discover a community of enthusiasts for virtually any outdoor passion and find yourself at home in the Roanoke region’s outdoors." ↝