Carilion GO Outside Festival
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!?