Live It

Anthem GO Fest is all about living your best outdoor life, not just during the festival but all year long. Come to GO Fest to connect with like-minded friends and discover clubs and opportunities to stay active year-long. All you have to do is Wander. Explore. Discover.

15th Anniversary Celebration

15th Anniversary Celebration

  • Oct 18th: 7:30 pm -

Don your GO Fest gear from previous years (all the way back to 2011) and join in the parade! The Anthem GO Outside Festival is celebrating 15 years with a throwback to year one when it was called the "Outdoor...

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Appalachian Voices Volunteer Work Day

Appalachian Voices Volunteer Work Day

  • Oct 16th: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Appalachian Voices staff on a volunteer work day in Roanoke. Mill Mountain Park is a regional gem for outdoor recreation, home to the Mill Mountain Star and the incredibly rare Dixie Cavern Salamander. We’re hosting a volunteer work day...

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Beer Gardens

Beer Gardens

Here are the deets on when and where to get beverages at GO Fest. We have three locations where you can acquire beverages and/or tickets. Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. An assortment of beer, ciders, seltzers, and...

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Brent Monster Band on the Tavern Stage at Explore Park

Brent Monster Band on the Tavern Stage at Explore Park

  • Oct 18th: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kicking off the Tavern Stage at our Adventure Outpost at Explore Park is the Brent Monster Band!  Known for their Virginia grown alternative country and roots rock & roll, complete with groovy covers and monstrous originals.

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Downtown Mural Walking Tour with Jon Murrill

Downtown Mural Walking Tour with Jon Murrill

  • Oct 18th: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

**UPDATE! Due to some unexpected circumstances, this walk has been postponed to a later date, tbd. ** Join muralist Jon Murrill on a one time mural tour through downtown Roanoke on Saturday, October 18th.  Experience a variety of stories about...

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Gear Exchange Booth

Since the beginning of this event the Blue Ridge Mountains Council has provided the personnel to operate this booth at the event to help anyone who would like to buy, sell or trade sporting type items to do so at...

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Silent Disco

Silent Disco

  • Oct 17th: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Oct 18th: 8:30 pm - 11:00 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...

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