The Roanoke Fall Festival is an annual gathering that features many of the things you would expect: food, crafts, and entertainment. 

A trio of parades are likely to be highlights with the Antique Tractor Parade and Golf Cart/Side by Side Parade at 6 p.m. on Friday. The more traditional Roanoke Fall Festival Parade begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, promising representations from a variety of organizations and lots of fun. 

Carnival rides and Food Alley will be open all three days while Kid’s Zone, featuring additional activities for kids of all ages takes place on Saturday at the park. 

Don’t forget to stop by the pie-eating contest at 6:15 p.m. on Friday for a great time and enter the 5 p.m. Ducky Race for a chance at coveted prizes on Saturday. 

In addition, Joe Justice performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday followed by G Money on Friday at 8 p.m. and Debutants on Saturday at 8 p.m.