Roanoke Festival in the Park traditionally allows our patrons to bring their chairs into the park for our night time shows. However, due to the expected large crowd on Friday night for Styx, chairs will NOT be allowed. If you arrive with a chair you will be asked to return them to your vehicle. Also, no coolers, umbrellas or pets will be allowed into the park. Our goal is to host the safest event for all involved. We apologize for inconvenience this may cause.

Chairs will be allowed in for the Saturday and Sunday night shows. We appreciate your cooperation and we hope everyone has an amazingly great and SAFE night at the park!

Friday night at Festival we will welcome not only 2 bright up and coming country stars in Drake White and Russell Dickerson, we will also welcome Virginia’s own Kaitlyn Baker. Kaitlyn’s latest EP, “Blackbird”, was released last month after a lengthy time without a new release.

” It is absolutely amazing. I feel so blessed to have fresh music out.” Kaitlyn replied when asked about her new EP being released, “The road to releasing new music hasn’t been the easiest but it has been so worth it.”

Kaitlyn was born and raised in the small coal mining town of Pound, Virginia. A town of only 2.6 square miles and a population of a little more than 1,000 people. Kaitlyn began singing in church around age 7.

“I was absolutely petrified! Haha It took time for me to shake the nerves but I always loved music. I grew up around it my whole life and it has always been a passion of mine.”

By 14 she had already recorded 2 self produced albums and was playing music almost every weekend at various fairs and festivals.

“I knew I wanted to further pursue music by the time I was 14. I wanted to make my mark on country music and here I am all these years later.”

And make her mark she has done. Her latest EP includes a song that she co-wrote with songwriters Tony Mullins & Larry Cordle. After teaming up with Larry to release the song “Heart of Appalachia” she teamed up with Larry and Tony on the song “Sassy Frass Tea”.

“Tony and Larry are incredible. Larry and I had the opportunity to work together on my single, “Heart of Appalachia.” He produced and sang background vocals. This song is now designated as the official theme song for “Heart of Appalachia” tourism. Tony is from my hometown of Pound, VA so we already had so much in common. It was easy to write with the both of them. They are all around amazing people and writers, I’m fortunate they co-wrote, “Sassy Frass Tea” with me.”

Tony is also a Pound native who has written songs for some of country music’s biggest stars including Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flats, Van Zant, LeAnn Rimes and Craig Morgan(just to name a few). Larry has written for an impressive list of stars as well, like Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn, Mountain Heart, Ricky Skaggs, George straight and Alan Jackson.

Kaitlyn’s favorite song off of her EP however, is the title track “Blackbird”.

“This song was inspired by my late guitarist, Thomas Estep. Thomas was hit by a drunk driver on New Years Eve in 2017. It shook my whole world. I really realized at that moment that we are not promised anything in life. It’s important to love each day like your last, love one another whole heartedly, and stand up for what you believe in. “Blackbird” is a staple to what and who Thomas was as a person.”

Check out her single “Coal Train” off of her EP “BlackBird”

Kaitlyn says she loves Roanoke and is excited to be coming back especially to play the 50th Roanoke Festival in the Park.

“I am honored! I think it’s so amazing that Roanoke has hosted this festival for 50 years! That is truly a great accomplishment and I couldn’t be more happier to perform for the 50th year mark!”

We are excited to see you as well Kaitlyn!

Friday night Festival will kick off with our friend Adam Rutledge at 6PM. Followed by Kaitlyn at 7 and Russell Dickerson and Drake White to follow. This is possibly one of the most talented headlining nights in recent memory from start to finish. Buttons ar still available at RoanokeFestival.com until noon on Friday May 25th. They are also available at the Berglund Center Box Office till Saturday May 26th at 2PM and of course they are available at Elmwood Park starting Friday at 2PM.

Here are details to help you enjoy the 50th Roanoke Festival in the Park.

Festival Hours

 

Overall Hours:

Friday: 5-10PM $10

Saturday: 10AM-10PM – $10 after 5PM

Sunday: 11AM-9PM – $10 after 5PM

*A $10 button gains admission to ALL 3 night time concerts.

 

Arts & Crafts, Juried Art Show, & Children’s Activities: (All free admission)

Saturday: 10AM-5PM

Sunday: 11AM-5PM

 

Fireman’s Foam:

Saturday 12-2PM

 

Festival Stage, Fret Mill Gazebo, & Carol Williams Stage:

Saturday: Noon-5PM

Sunday: Noon-5PM

 

Stage Lineups

Main Stage:

Friday

6:00 – Adam Rutledge

7:00 – Kaitlyn Baker

8:00 – Russell Dickerson

9:00 – Drake White

 

Saturday

Noon – SW VA Ballet

1:00 – PanJammers

2:00 – Ol#Seven

3:00 – Path to Paradise

4:00 – The Bureau

5:00 – The Thrillbillyz

6:00 – Whiskey River

7:00 – Gasoline Alley

8:30 – Foghat

 

Sunday

12:00 – Bishop Hardy and the Sons of Thunder

1:00 – Miss Mona’s School of Dance

2:00 – Mickey Nelson & Valerie McQueen

3:00 – The Artist M-Pact

4:00 – Haus of Schmitt

5:00 – The Distractors

6:00 — Jerry Wilson Rock and Soul Band

7:00 – The Sessions Band

8:00 – 1964 the Tribute

Saturday Performing Arts Stages

 

	Festival Stage	Carol Williams Stage	Fret Mill Gazebo Stage
12	Near November	Daniel Mcbroom	Mel Parker
1	Long Story Short	Branan Thompson Magic	Troy Batey
2	Huckleberry Clementine	Girls Rock Roanoke	Johnny Barnett
3	B3nt Jimmy	Charleigh Roberts
4	Faded travelers	Fame Allstars	Schuyler Van

 

 

Sunday Performing Arts Stage

 

	Festival Stage	Carol Williams Stage	Fret Mill Gazebo
12	Seph Custer & the Flatbreaks	Annie Lin Tai Chi	Johnny Barnett
1	Lost in Space Camp	Knuckleheadz	Elijah Cortez
2	Fritz Schindler	Chloe Hart	Melissa McSherry
3	The New Habit	Charleigh Roberts	Fret Mill Music Co.
4	Paradigm	American Freestyle Karate	Fret Mill Music Co.

 

Stage Locations

Festival Stage: On Franklin Rd. near the crosswalk to the entrance of Elwood Park

Fret Mill Gazebo: In the Park near the corner of Elm and Jefferson St.

Carol Williams Stage: In front of the library near the corner of Bullit Ave. and Jefferson St.

 

Admission Buttons – For Night Time Shows Only

1. If you purchased your buttons online they will be available throughout the weekend at the Will Call tent starting Friday afternoon @ 2PM in Elmwood Park.
2. Buttons are still available online, ending at Noon On Friday May 25th and at the Berglund Center Box Office until Saturday May 26th @ 2PM.
3. Buttons are available at the gates all three nights and at the Festival Store all weekend.
4. Buttons are $10 and gain you entrance to all three nightly concerts.

**Children 6 & under are free**

Children’s Activities

Children’s Area is located in the playground on top of the hill on the Elm St. side of the library.

Firemans Foam: 12-2PM SATURADAY ONLY is located on the Elm St. Side of the Park.

Bubble Park is located along the Elm St. side of the Park.

Petting Zoo & Pony rides are located on the corner of Elm Ave & Jefferson St.

Bouncy Houses are located along Jefferson St. near Franklin Rd.

 

Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show

Show times:

Saturday:     Noon, 2PM, & 4PM

Sunday:       1 & 3PM

Located on Jefferson St. in front of The Patrick Henry

 

Juried Art Show:

Juried Artists and Crafters will be judged in several categories using multiple criteria to determine the winners. Awards will be announced Saturday morning.

Located on Magnolia Alley

 

Non-juried Arts & Crafts Vendors: Open 10-5 on Saturday & 11-5 on Sunday

Located on Jefferson St. where you will find a variety of items including photography, drawings, jewelry, candles and soaps and many others. We have many returning sellers and some new ones you will want to visit!

Visit all of the booths and support those who support Roanoke Festival in the Park!!

Festival Park Map

Dog Policy

Dogs are welcome! We do ask that all dogs are to be leashed at all times. Kiddy pools of water will be kept filled with fresh drinking water for our thirsty K-9 friends!

 

Chair Policy

Bring your chairs!!!

 

Cooler Policy

NO coolers allowed.

 

 

Food Vendors

Angelic’s Kitchen	Fried fish platter, hushpuppies, slaw
Virginia	seafood salad, fries
J M Chang	Chicken on stick, lomein, shrimp
North Carolina	& veggie rice, egg roll, shaved ice
Miller Foods	Ribbon fries, corn dogs, french fries,
West Virginia	funnel cakes, ice cream
	Fresh squeezed lemonade
Pina Colada Perumex	Non-alcoholic pina colada smoothies,
Connecticut	various flavors
Sherri’s Crab Cakes	Crab cakes with various seafood &
Pennsylvania	Fries, soft drinks
Lombardo’s Concessions	Chicken, steak, veggie, shrimp pitas
Pennsylvania	sausages, kielbasa, chicken fingers,
	philly, fries, sweet potato fries
Simply a Blast Snowcones	Snowcones
Virginia

Stop Drop & Pop Shop               Kettle corn, flavored pork rinds

Tennessee

Master Sergeant BBQ                 BBQ Platters

Virginia

Brother Jake’s Brick Oven           Pizza, hoagies, chicken salad

Virginia

 

 

Alcohol Serving Times & Last Calls:

Main Beer Truck inside the Park:

Friday              5-9:45PM: Last Call 9:30PM

Saturday           Noon-9:30PM: Last Call 9:15PM

Sunday             Noon-9:15PM: Last Call 9:00PM

 

Franklin Rd. Beer Truck:

Saturday           Noon-4:30PM

Sunday Noon-4:30PM

In association with Roanoke Outside

 Roanoke Festival In The Park is proud to present:

Chris Clark

Professional Bicycle Stunt Show!

Two days of shows!

Over the past decade professional stunt cyclist Chris Clark has competed around the world and entertained thousands at events like the Gravity Games, the Vans Warped Tour, New York's Times Square Parade and even the Olympic Games!

Each 30 minute show is a breathtaking display of balance and agility as Chris maneuvers his bike and body over his custom built ramps and obstacles, displaying the skills he has acquired in his years of national and international competitive experience. Chris even gets the audience involved by including volunteers from the crowd as part of the show.

Following the show, audience members will have the opportunity to meet Chris, get free autographs and find out how to enter to win a free bike, courtesy of Schwinn!

 

The show area will be located on Jefferson St. just north of The Patrick Henry. These shows are absolutely FREE!!  shows in all including 3 on Saturday May 26th at 12, 2, & 4 o’clock and 2 shows on Sunday May 27th at 1 & 3 o’clock.

 

 

 

 

 

The Festival in the Park button is synonymous with the annual Memorial Day event. Festival buttons have come in all different colors, shapes and sizes over it’s 50 year history. 2018 is no different.

 

The 50th Roanoke Festival in the Park commemorative button is square and displays the golden 50 and a tribute to the Mill Mountain Star.

 

 

There is a limited supply of these one of a kind commemorative 50th Roanoke Festival in the Park buttons. Don’t miss out on a piece of Roanoke history and buy your buttons now at RoanokeFestival.com. Buttons are just $10 and gets you into ALL 3 evening concerts.

Here’s the lineup:

Friday May 25th:

  Drake White W/ Russell Dickerson

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday May 27th:

Foghat

Sunday May 27th:

1964 the Tribute

Roanoke Festival in the Park is a little over a month away!

Festival is almost here!! Here is some information that might help you enjoy the 49th Roanoke Festival In The Park.

 

Festival Hours

Overall Hours:

Friday: 5-10PM $5

Saturday: 10AM-10PM – $5 after 5PM

Sunday: 11AM-9PM – $5 after 5PM

 

Arts & Crafts, Eclectic Market, & Children’s Activities: (All free admission)

Saturday: 10AM-5PM

Sunday: 11AM-5PM

 

Fireman’s Foam:

Saturday 2-4PM

 

Festival Stage, Fret Mill Gazebo, & Carol Williams Stage:

Saturday: Noon-5PM

Sunday: Noon-5PM

 

Stage Lineups

Main Stage:

Friday      5:30 – Ghost Eagle

6:30 – Erin & The Wildfire

7:30 – Rutledge

8:30 – Folk Soul Revival

 

Saturday  Noon – SW VA Ballet

1:00 – Salem High School Band

2:30 – Strong Water

3:30 – Huckleberry Clementine

4:30 – The Siesmix

5:30 – Groova Scape

6:30 – Tobacco Apache

7:30 – Gasoline Alley

8:30 – Blue Oster Cult

 

Sunday    1:00 – Matcus Morrow and Victory in Jesus Ministries

2:00 – Miss Mona’s School of Dance

3:00 – Downtown Diversion Trio

4:00 – Mickey Nelson

5:00 – Jerry Wilson Rock and Soul Band

6:00 – Cheer Extreme Allstars Roanoke

7:00 – The Sessions Band

                 8:15 – 1964 the Tribute

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Performing Arts Stages

	Festival Stage	Carol Williams Stage	Fret Mill Gazebo Stage
Noon	Last Train North	Roanoke Children’s Theater	Mel Parker
1:00	Virginia Electric	Einstein’s Monkey	Melissa McSherry
2:00	The Bureau	Knuckleheadz	Troy Batey
3:00	Fritz Schindler	Chloe Hart	Krista Linnea
4:00	The Thrillbillyz	Fame Allstars	Johnny Barnett

Sunday Performing Arts Stage

	Festival Stage	Carol Williams Stage	Fret Mill Gazebo
Noon	Paradigm	Eric Larson	John Pence
1:00	Izzy Crawford	Charleigh Roberts	Adele Marie
2:00	Drifter	Branan Thompson Magic	Fret Mill Music Co.
3:00	Near November	Girls Rock Roanoke	Fret Mill Music Co.
4:00	Outer Realm	Annie Lin Tai Chi	Ryan Greer

Stage Locations

Festival Stage: On Franklin Rd. near the corner of Jefferson St.

Fret Mill Gazebo: In the Park near the corner of Elm and Jefferson St.

Carol Williams Stage: In front of the library near the corner of Bullit Ave. and Jefferson St.

 

Admission Buttons

1. If you purchased your buttons online they will be available throughout the weekend at the Will Call tent starting Friday afternoon in Elmwood Park.
2. Buttons are still available online and at the Berglund Center Box Office until Thursday May 25th @ 5PM.
3. Buttons are available at the gates all three nights and at the Festival Store all weekend.

 

Children’s Activities

Children’s Area is located in the playground on top of the hill on the Elm St. side of the library.

Firemans Foam: 2-4PM SATURADAY ONLY is located on the Elm St. Side of the Park.

Bubble Park is located along the Elm St. side of the Park.

Petting Zoo & Pony rides are located on the corner of Elm Ave & Jefferson St.

Bouncy Houses are located all along Franklin Rd.

Touch-A-Truck on Sunday only is located all along Franklin Rd.

 

Eclectic Market: Open 10-5 on Saturday & 11-5 on Sunday

Our Eclectic Market on Jefferson Street will feature LulaRoe Lane! We have 7 different representatives who will help LulaRoe lovers find that unique piece you’ve been looking for or other pieces to add to your collection! Also in our Eclectic Market you will find a variety of other unique items for you and your home.

Arts & Crafts Vendors: Open 10-5 on Saturday & 11-5 on Sunday

Come visit our Artists and Crafters on Magnolia Alley where you will find a variety of items including photography, drawings, jewelry, candles and soaps and many others. We have many returning sellers and some new ones you will want to visit!

Visit all of the booths and support those who support Roanoke Festival in the Park!!

Food Vendors

Chan Concessions	Chicken on stick, lomein, shrimp
Florida	& veggie rice, egg roll, shaved ice
	soft drinks
Cob’s Kettle Corn	Kettle corn
Pennsylvania
Miller Foods	Ribbon fries, corn dogs, french fries,
West Virginia	funnel cakes, ice cream
	Fresh squeezed lemonade
	Chicken, steak, veggie, shrimp pitas
	sausages, kielbasa, chicken fingers,
	philly, fries, sweet potato fries
Pina Colada Perumex	Non-alcoholic pina colada smoothies,
Connecticut	various flavors
Sherri’s Crab Cakes	Crab cakes with various seafood &
Pennsylvania	fries
	soft drinks
So Icy	Italian ice – located on Franklin Rd
Virginia
Sunset Slush	Italian ice – located on Jefferson St
Virginia

Cornhole Tournament: Saturday Only Noon-4PM

Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers is hosting a cornhole tournament to benefit the Roanoke Festival In The Park Scholarship Fund.

Entries are $10/ team or $5/individual. First prize is a $50 gift certificate to Soaring Ridge and a 50/50 split of entry fees. Second prize is a $20 Soaring Ridge gift certificate.
Teams can sign up via email (info@soaringridge.com) or the day of until 1pm. The games start at 1pm.

Car Show on Franklin Rd.: Saturday only starting at 9AM

Dog Policy

Dogs are welcome! We do ask that all dogs are to be leashed at all times. Kiddy pools of water will be kept filled with fresh drinking water for our thirsty K-9 friends!

Chair Policy

Bring your chairs!!!

Alcohol Serving Times & Last Calls:

Main Beer Truck inside the Park:

Friday              5-9:30PM: Last Call 9:15PM

Saturday           Noon-9:30PM: Last Call 9:15PM

Sunday             Noon-9:15PM: Last Call 9:00PM

Franklin Rd. Beer Truck:

Saturday           Noon-5:00PM

Sunday Noon-5:00PM

Cornhole Tournament Beer Tent:

Saturday           Noon-4PM

 

If you have any other questions please email us at rfip@cox.net.

Festival Friday is BIGGER & BETTER with the addition of the Festival Friday After Party @ Martin’s Downtown on May 26th!

Martin’s Downtown is the place to be to keep the Festival Friday Party going with Strong Water and Erin & The Wildfire!

Festival Friday was created to feature local and regional music and craft beers on the first night of FITP. This year’s lineup includes Ghost Eagle, Erin & The Wildfire, Rutledge, and Bristol based roots-rock band FOLK SOUL REVIVAL. Lexington based Devil’s Backbone will also take over the taps and serve up their delicious craft beers.

When FSR is done head to Martin’s! Your FITP button will grant you FREE admission to the After Party!

The party starts at 10PM with Strong Water. Based out of  Harrisonburg, VA, Strong Water is a Folk/Americana band who made their Festival In The Park debut in 2016. This year they will perform on the Amphitheater Stage on Saturday May 27th at 2:30PM.

Erin & The Wildfire will cap off the night at Martin’s with their unique melting pot of rock, soul, and funk. The Charlottesville based band is lead by Fincastle native Erin Lunsford. Along with Erin’s powerful vocals, their striking sound and on stage charm has been captivating fans all over Virginia since 2012.

Nightly Festival Buttons are just $5 or you can purchase a weekend Festival Pass for just $10. Buttons are available at the Berglund Center box office or online at RoanokeFestival.com.

The 49th Festival In The Park

Blue Öyster Cult highlights the 2017 Festival In The Park lineup set for May 26th-28th. The legendary rock band will bring their classic rock n’ roll to the Elmwood Park stage along with local bands Gasoline Alley, Tobacco Apache, and Groova Scape on Saturday May 27th.

Festival Friday returns with a mix of local and regional music. Bristol based Folk Soul Revival will headline the Friday night lineup along with Rutledge, Erin & The Wildfire, and Ghost Eagle.

The tradition continues with the tribute band that started it all, 1964 The Tribute on Sunday May 28th.

Festival buttons are are on sale now for just $5 per night or purchase a weekend Festival Pass for just $10. Buttons are available at RoanokeFestival.com or at the Berglund Center Box Office.

For a full list of over 50 performances on 4 performing arts stages over three days visit: RoanokeFestival.com