Dates and Times

• Friday, Oct 16, 2026  5pm - 10pm
• Saturday, Oct 17, 2026  10am - 11pm
• Sunday, Oct 18, 2026  11am - 6pm

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Three days of free outdoor sports, films, and live music await in Roanoke, aka the nation’s friendliest outdoor community.

What to expect:
Don’t hang back! Dive right in and paddle, climb, bike, hike, dance, run, eat, drink, and party. All three days overflow with free opportunities for you to get hands-on with your favorite outdoor sports, as well as plenty of chances to try something completely new.

For the third year running, GO Fest packs in the best of metro-mountain adventure into two top-notch locations, just a 15-minute drive apart:

Festival Basecamp (Downtown Roanoke): The center of the action, featuring the biggest buzz and the bulk of the weekend's activities.

Adventure Outpost (Explore Park): Your expanded, immersive outdoor experience for those looking for trails, camping, and river access.Whether your idea of the outdoors is an epic wilderness expedition, a casual stroll down the street, or something else entirely, you're our people! Everyone is welcome (including your leashed pups)! Did we mention... it's FREE!?

What’s new this year? Tune in at RoanokeGOFest.com or follow @RoanokeGOFest on Instagram and Facebook.