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Festival 2013 is kicking off in Roanoke
Festival 2013 is kicking off in Roanoke Firday. The four day event is at the River's Edge Sports Complex along Reserve Avenue this year. It's usually in Elmwood Park downtown, but workers are renovating that park right now. The festival is free...
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UPDATE: Driver that injured dozens at Washington County festival won't be charged
Associate ProducerDAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges. Damascus Police Chief Bill Nunley says the driver in the Saturday incident that injured about 50...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Arts and Culture, Hospitals and Clinics, Entertainment Events
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Elmwood Park right on schedule
WDBJ7 ReporterSummer means festival season in downtown Roanoke, but several groups don't have their normal spots this year. Because of Construction in Elmwood Park. City engineers say the six-million dollar makeover is set to finish in early September. As for those...Tags: Arts and Culture
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Local Colors Festival comes to downtown Roanoke
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe Local Colors Fesitval will be at Elmwood Park on Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Local Colors Fesitval is a free, family-friendly, festive day of celebrating, sharing, and learning through music, arts, crafts, parade, food, attire,...Tags: Arts and Culture
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FloydFest readies for its 12th year
reporterYou could say FloydFest is the little concert that could. Even though it got off to a slow start, co-founder Kris Hodges always had faith it would take off. "We've been able to experiment and we've been able to really set a brand nationally for...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Services and Shopping, Arts and Culture
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Local Colors celebrates cultural diversity in Roanoke
Associate ProducerA colorful and cultural celebration in the region descends upon Roanoke for its 23rd year. Local Colors is a day long festival full of international culture, entertainment, and food in Elmwood Park. The day kicked off today with a parade of nations,...Tags: Arts and Culture
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Downtown Roanoke businesses pleased with a very busy weekend
WDBJ7 ReporterWhether you look at it as a perfect storm for success or disaster, downtown Roanoke was busy last Saturday. If the Chili Cookoff wasn't enough, maybe the Strawberry Festival was. If the Chili Cookoff and the Strawberry Festival wasn't enough, maybe the...Tags: Business, Arts and Culture, Cinco de Mayo, Strawberries, Kentucky Derby
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Busy day in Roanoke with three festivals
ReporterRoanoke, Va.- Festival goers had their pick of three festivals that filled up downtown Roanoke. “I love all of them. I think Roanoke is either feast or famine. We have everything on one weekend,” said attendee, Teik Phillips. The aroma...Tags: Arts and Culture, Cinco de Mayo, Strawberries
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Bikeshorts Film Festival highlights the arts and health
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterThe Taubman Museum is always a buzz with new exhibits, but Friday, it was short films that got people's attention. The third annual "Bikeshorts Film Festival" has gotten interest from all over the country and the world. Applicants submitted films no...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Entertainment, Arts, Arts and Culture, Hobbies
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Strawberry Festival kicks off in downtown Roanoke
WDBJ7 ReporterThey're delicious, sweet and ready to eat. And people from all over are making their way to downtown Roanoke for the annual Strawberry Festival. And did you know it also helps a local school? This is the Community School's 33rd annual Strawberry...Tags: Arts and Culture, Strawberries, Entertainment Events
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Busy weekend in Roanoke to include Strawberry Festival, Chili Cook-Off and Cinco De Mayo events
Every spring and summer the Roanoke area comes alive with plenty of festivals and events for the entire family. And with those events comes a lot of people and a big boost to the local economy. Just this weekend alone, there's the Strawberry Festival...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Small Businesses, Restaurant and Catering Industry, St. Patrick's Day, Arts and Culture
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Camp Virginia Jaycee holds its first Annual Founder's Day Festival
Camp Virginia Jaycee enjoyed its first Annual Founder's Day Festival Saturday. Camp Virginia Jaycee is an outdoor recreational and educational program for those with disabilities. Saturday, the organization honored its founder with a homecoming to its...
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