Carilion GO Outside Festival Archives

Beer Mile Team Relay presented by Fleet Feet

Oct 16th: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

You were going to have a beer that night with your friends anyway so why not do it with a relay? Kick off your GO Fest weekend by being part of the Beer Mile Relay presented by Fleet Feet! This...

Big Daddy Love’s Mo-Grass

Oct 18th: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

GO Fest is proud to host a high-vibe lineup featuring outstanding regional artists. Free to attend, no tickets required. Attendees are welcome to grab a spot in the amphitheater to post up and enjoy the festival. Camp chairs, blankets, children,...

BMX Stunt Show

Oct 16th: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 17th: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Oct 17th: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Oct 17th: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Oct 18th: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Oct 18th: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Our top pros are always with us so don’t be surprised if you have seen them on ESPN’s X-Games, AST Dew Tour or some other t.v. or media coverage. We are teamed up with and support N.G.A, Next Generation Alliance,...

Bouldering Wall

Session some boulders set by our local River Rock Climbing Gym Setters. With grades from VB to V5, there is something for every skill level! Bring your own shoes or try our Black Diamond climbing shoes.

Catching Pinecones

Oct 17th: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Filmmaker Chad Heddleston recently climbed the Roanoke Star, a feat egged-on by Alex Honnold (celebrity climber known for free-soloing El Capitan in Yosemite and a livestreamed free-solo climb of Taipei 101). Come watch his award-winning film about the legendary Herb...

Climbing Wall

Test your climbing skills on three different routes on the wall. All ages welcome with a minimum weight of 45 lbs and maximum weight of 250 lbs. We'll see you there! Find the climbing wall area in the Freedom First...

Empty Bottles

Oct 16th: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Geezer

Oct 17th: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

GO By Bike

Oct 17th: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Andrea Garland and Rob Issem to learn more about getting around by bicycle. Hear from bike travelers of varied backgrounds: parents, kids, professionals, and enthusiasts who have built biking into their daily lives. Come with questions about equipment, how...

Go Nuts Mtn Biking Race

Oct 18th: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Go Nuts Biking delivers fun, competitive events while having a great time doing it. We host XC and Enduro series across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, and are excited to come to GO Fest this year! Interested in racing? Register here:...

Illiterate Light

Oct 17th: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Illiterate Light: The Road to Newport

Oct 17th: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Musicians showcase their documentary Road to Newport about how they cycled 750 miles from Virginia to the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. Catch these guys on the campfire stage before they hit the Festival Main Stage at 5:00pm.

Jstop Latin Soul

Oct 17th: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Local Coordinates: Discovering the Region’s Best Adventure Spots

Oct 17th: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sam Dickenson of Roanoke Parks and Recreation hosts Christine Troester of @our.roanoke, Cher’ie Braxton of the DOPE hiking series, and Kathryn Lucas of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge gather as they speak about how they plan an outing in the Roanoke...

Lumberjack Show

Oct 16th: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Oct 17th: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Oct 17th: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Oct 17th: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 18th: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Oct 18th: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Oct 18th: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Captivating audiences for the past 25 years, Timberwork’s Lumberjack Shows provides images of man against the impossible, competing in a sport derived out of a nation’s heritage. Come watch the axes fly, chainsaws roar, and some super-human Lumberjack feats that'll...

Open Line Jam

Oct 18th: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Oct 18th: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Oct 18th: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Oct 18th: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 18th: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Oct 18th: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Enjoy the freestyle tricks by our highline competitors! *Schedule may change to account for rain delays in Speedline Grand slam. Inspired? Check out the Interactive Area on Sunday from 1-5pm.

Outdoors Inspires Art

Oct 18th: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Douglas Jackson with Roanoke Arts and Culture invites three artists to share their perspective on the outdoors and how it is reflected in their art. Meet Sam Dean, photographer; Katrina Legans, muralist; and Tay Whiteside, metal artist.

Phat Anchovies

Oct 17th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Roanoke’s Food Shed Network

Oct 18th: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Lisa Archer and learn about Roanoke’s food shed! All the places that food is grown and how it is shared within our community. Enjoy a short docuseries and be there for the debut performance of a new song written...

Silent Disco

Oct 16th: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Oct 17th: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The Silent Disco is back this year! DJs spinning tunes to wireless headphones - it’s something you just have to experience to fully understand. Bring your friends and grab a pair of headphones to join the best dance party in...

Slackline with Highline Athletes

Oct 18th: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Drop in anytime between 1 and 5pm to try slacklining in the interactive area with the athletes from the Speedline Grand Slam!

Solacoustix

Oct 17th: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Songwriters in the Round

Oct 18th: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Featuring: Sam Valentine, Matt Browning, and a Special Guest GO Fest is proud to host a high-vibe lineup featuring outstanding regional artists. Free to attend, no tickets required. Attendees are welcome to grab a spot in the amphitheater to...

Speedline Grand Slam: Awards & Athlete Signing

Oct 17th: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Celebrate the Grand Slam winner and meet the athletes! High up between buildings, two slacklines - a piece of webbing strung between points, will cross over Franklin Road. Competitors will battle head-to-head to cross their slackline the fastest. The line...

Speedline Grand Slam: Finals

Oct 17th: 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

High up between buildings, two slacklines - a piece of webbing strung between points, will cross over Franklin Road. Competitors will battle head-to-head to cross their slackline the fastest. The line is over 260 feet long and less than 1...

Speedline Grand Slam: Qualifiers

Oct 16th: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Speedline Grand Slam: Quarterfinals

Oct 17th: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Oct 17th: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Speedline Grand Slam: Semifinal

Oct 17th: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Speedline Grand Slam: Small Final

Oct 17th: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Stone Throwers

Oct 18th: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

The Falsies

Oct 17th: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Ultimate Air Dogs Show

Oct 17th: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Oct 17th: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Oct 17th: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Oct 18th: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Oct 18th: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Oct 18th: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Ultimate Air Dogs Show is a high-flying, dog-gone fun event features talented pooches launching off a platform in pursuit of their favorite toys and making a splashy entrance into the water. Taking place at the Adventure Outpost at Explore...

What is VOICe and How Do You Benefit?

Oct 18th: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Valley Outdoor Infrastructure Committee (VOICe) is a political advocacy group. We believe investing in our outdoor infrastructure is key to improving quality of life and fostering sustainable economic growth in the Roanoke Valley region. We will discuss our 2026-2028...