Music, Arts, Cultural Events in Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Ronald McDonald has led the McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Parade for years - and during that time the annual Roanoke St. Pat's Celebration has grown to become one of the largest St. Pat's events in the Mid Atlantic region - over 12,000 packed downtown Roanoke.

Heidi Newfield at Festival in the Park

Heidi Newfield brought "Johnny & June" and a whole lot of excitment to the 2009 Festival in the Park.

First time runners take off!

The Appalachian Power 5/10 K Run is always the start of the running season. This well established race has seen impressive growth over the past few years - spurred by huge increase in "first time" runners. Make plans for May 29, 2010.

Delbert McClinton at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival

Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton headlined the 3rd annual SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival. A near capacity crowd got everything they were hoping for and more as Delbert and his band Dick 50 played for over two hours.

Huge crowds at BB&T’s Party in the Park

The 2009 of BB&T's Party in the Park saw big crowds and a few big rain storms - but through it all we sure did have a lots of fun and make some memories. The 2010 Party in the Park season promises to bring back your favorites and a few surprises.

Roller girl at McDonald’s St. Pat’s Parade

We just love all the creative fun Roanoke displays on St. Patrick's Day! See you March 13, 2010.

Humana Big Lick Ice Cream Dance

The 2nd Annual Humana Big Lick Ice Cream Dance crowned a new winning couple in 2009. It's now a fan favorite at Party in the Park. Our good friend Bootie celebrates her achievement.

Festival in the Park Youth Art Show

Youth Arts Show entries at Festival in the Park. We're always impressed by the talent of the middle school artists that participate. Winning students and their school win art supplies. It's our way of fostering artistic talent throughout the entire Roanoke Valley and beyond.

It’s 1964 all over again!

A Roanoke and Festival in the Park tradition - the finale concert by 1964: The Tribute. Their 2009 appearance marked the 16th consecutive year of overflow crowds at Festival in the Park. And yes, they'll be back again on Memorial Day, May 31, 2010.

Country music night with Jimmy Wayne

Jimmy Wayne performs at the 40th Annual Festival in the Park on Sunday May 24, 2009. Thanks to 94.9 Star Country you can expect two great country music nights again in 2010.

Harleys rumble into Roanoke

H.O.G. Heaven was part of the 2009 Virginia State Harley Rally - over 1,000 Harleys rumbled into downtown Roanoke and enjoyed our Blue Ridge hospitality and The Worx!

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Festival in the Park – named a “Top 20 Event” in the Southeast!

What is the Top 20 Events listing? Each year The Southeast Tourism Society selects its Top 20 Events, for this prestigious award. These are the best of the best! Through a nomination process, Southeast Tourism Society chooses the Top 20 events in the Southeast for each month of the year and publishes this list of winners quarterly. The Top 20 Events... [Read more of this review]

You’ve got to love the “new” Embers!

The Embers kick off the '10 Kroger Cabin Fever Series - Jan. 22, 2010 For decades The Embers have been making music by playing a mix of rhythm and blues and heart and soul. Rhythm and Blues became the foundation and essence of SOUL music and the Motown sound, but in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, the name... [Read more of this review]

Kroger Cabin Fever Series – Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets to the Kroger Cabin Fever Series make great holiday gifts and they are sure to warm the soul and cure the winter blues! For all those who purchase the Cabin Fever Series – 4 Pack, you’ll get a FREE 2009 commemorative BB&T Party in the Park CD, packed with hits from the summer all recorded live. Click here for more information and... [Read more of this review]

Derby Day Gala at Rockledge

The “Run for the Roses” Derby Day Gala is not only a great reason to break out the gala hat (or buy a new one) but it is also a benefit for a worthy cause. Proceeds benefit Festival in the Park and its Scholarship for the Arts program. Doctors Nancy and Kevin Dye open their beautiful home, Rockledge, to host this Our Derby winner... [Read more of this review]

2010 Festival Scholarship for Arts update

Since 1991, Festival in the Park has awarded and funded over $112,000 in arts scholarships to area students In 2010, Festival in the Park will again be offering its annual scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors. Full time students planning to minor or major in visual or performing arts (music, dance, theater,... [Read more of this review]