Downtown Roanoke Events

Events in Downtown Roanoke, VA

Great festivals and special events happen throughout the year in Downtown Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

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With spaces like Elmwood Park, Center in the Square, Market Square, local museums & attractions, and various live music venues, you’ll find all types of fun events and things to do in Downtown Roanoke.

There are festivals celebrating food & drink, theatrical performances and live music, art shows, parades, marathons & races, and events that bring the entire community together. 

From weekly bike rides to major, multi-day festivals, the Downtown Roanoke event calendar is packed with activities.

The following is a list of some of the most popular annual events in Downtown Roanoke:

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival
• Blue Ridge Marathon
• Sidewalk Art Show
• Local Colors Festival
• Strawberry Festival
• Microfestivus Craft Beer Festival
• Festival in the Park
• Dickens of a Christmas Festival
• New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown

For more information on events taking place in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, you can check out our Calendar of Events for the entire region, as well as a page dedicated to info about events for the Upcoming Weekend.

Header Photo - festival in Elmwood Park

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While we do our best to keep event information on our calendar as up-to-date as possible, we recommend checking the specific event website and social media pages for the most current information.