Try It

GO Fest is all about you trying new things. Want to learn to fly fish? Stop by the Orvis Fly Fishing Village. Want to test ride a bike? Stop by the bike village where you can demo a bike or even hop on a free shuttle up to the trails on Mill Mountain. We do our best to capture all of the opportunities to try things out here on this page, but there is a lot more hidden within the festival…you just have to Wander. Explore. Discover.

River Rock Painting

River Rock Painting

The Camp Bethel Outdoors booth will offer "River Rock Painting" (using rocks to create paint - not painting on rocks) as an activity for visitors to enjoy. At Camp, one of our camper's favorite activities is creek exploration. Campers love...

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Create your own eco-friendly re-usable tote bag with Grateful Gypsy

Create your own eco-friendly re-usable tote bag with Grateful Gypsy

  • Oct 14th: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Oct 14th: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Oct 14th: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Oct 14th: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Oct 15th: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Oct 15th: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Oct 15th: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Grateful Gypsy to create and take home your own eco-friendly reusable market tote bag. We'll supply the materials and inspiration, be sure to bring your creativity and imagination! Register now for the event time/date that best meets your Roanoke...

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Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase

Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase

  • Oct 14th: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

This may be a Wild Gear Chase but don't worry--even if you're slow, you'll catch some sweet stuff. From water bottles and hats to bigger prizes like kayaks, fly rods and coolers, and everything in between, everyone walks away with...

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Demo Pool presented by the Department of Wildlife Resources

Demo Pool presented by the Department of Wildlife Resources

  • Oct 13th: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Oct 14th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Oct 15th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Demo Pool presented by the Department of Wildlife Resources is your opportunity to try out kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards from several different vendors. Always a GO Fest favorite! Be sure to bring a towel. We'll have boats...

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Silent Disco

Silent Disco

  • Oct 13th: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Oct 14th: 9:00 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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Climbing Wall

Climbing Wall

Thanks to our partnership with The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center, you can come try out your climbing skills on the GO Fest climbing wall.  Race you to the top!

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