Downtown Roanoke launches St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt
The hunt runs through March 21
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You can participate in a scavenger hunt, taking you to ten downtown locations featuring different holiday-inspired artwork.
It all starts at the kiosk at the base of the pedestrian bridge, next to the Wells Fargo tower. There, you’ll find a riddle guiding you to all the stops.
“We were just trying to find a way to get people to come around downtown and explore. Of course, our goal is always to get people to shop and dine in the businesses, support these local businesses down here. So it’s a fun way and of course, it’s beautiful outside, so a nice way to encourage people to get outside and enjoy themselves,” said Jaime Clark, marketing and communications manager for Downtown Roanoke, Inc.
The latest email blast from Across-the-Way Productions further confirmed a seemingly inevitable and welcome return to normal: FloydFest is going to happen on schedule this year.
Tuesdayâs mail was not unusual for the festivalâs typical run-up pattern. On-the-Rise contest performers and local acts, plus a new âglampingâ option, were in the message. But after a coronavirus summer of 2020, during which the festival was among countless events canceled due to pandemic concerns, it was more welcome than the usual blast.
Festival spokesman Sam Calhoun said that he received about 350 emails after the 10 a.m. info drop. The majority were ticket inquiries and festival questions, not concerns about safety. But for those who have safety in mind, FloydFest organizers have made a lot of changes that will be readily apparent at this yearâs event, set for July 21-25.
Downtown Roanoke restaurant week sees success, despite obstacles
All 32 restaurants offered to-go dining for the first time
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ROANOKE, Va. – Another successful downtown Roanoke restaurant week has come to a close.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, thingss looked a little different this year as all 32 participating restaurants had to offer their specials to-go, though many also allowed customers to dine-in.
Also, new this year, restaurants were able to set their own pricing.
Organizers said despite the changes, it was a success.
“I think a lot of them were getting plenty of to-go orders, some dine-in as well. Some of the restaurants, it seemed like they were busy, relatively speaking, obviously within safety guidelines. I saw a ton of people posting food photos, using our hashtag so I think hopefully the public enjoyed it,” said Jaime Clark, the marketing and communications specialist with Downtown Roanoke Inc.