Activity Schedule
It’s our mission to get as many people outside as possible October 15-17. Use this schedule to plan outings with our region’s businesses, clubs, and outdoor organizations. Be sure to tag @roanokegofest when you share photos of your adventures.
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ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has been providing outdoorsy folk from around the world with mountain culture for over 40 years. The films shown as part of the traveling world tour are inspiring, adventurous, and thought-provoking, created for like-minded audiences in cities, mountain towns (like Roanoke), and villages in over 40 countries.
This year BANFF will be a part of the annual Anthem Go Outside Festival thanks to Mast General Store, kicking off the entertainment in Elmwood Park on the Haley Toyota Stage. GO Fest will be asking for donations at the door for the Friday showing, but no ticket price is required.
Gates open at 6:30pm and films will begin at 7pm. There will be food, beer and vendors in Elmwood throughout the weekend, this includes during the films.
All proceeds from both events will go to benefit Project Outside, a community fund created to support outdoor capital improvement projects, maintain key outdoor assets, and help launch and support businesses in the outdoor sector.
Last year GO Fest, through sponsors and concert ticket sales, was able to award fourteen Project Outside grants totaling $110,000 that supported trail development, greenway maintenance, ProjectPark to improve the Villa Heights Rec Center, provided much-need equipment to trail organizations, support local outdoor businesses impacted by COVID, frisbee golf courses, and support a start-up businesses catering to mountain bike tourism.
To learn more about Project Outside go to- https://www.roanokeoutside.com/project-outside/
Downtown Obstacle Challenge
This will be a fun challenge designed for everyone. The event takes place in Elmwood Park and will include running or walking plus various obstacles and challenges to complete. This challenge is for athletes ages 18 & up. To register, visit our website – FergusonFitness.com
The Bank of Fincastle Fall 5k 10k Run
The 35th Annual Bank of Fincastle Fall 5k and 10k Run will take place on Saturday, October 16th in the historic Town of Fincastle. The race begins at Central Academy Middle School and winds through the beautiful and historic town. Feel free to run or walk during the event. Registration fees for ages 18 and under are just $15 and 18 and over $30. Proceeds benefit scholarships to local high school students and charities selected by The Botetourt Rotary Club. Trophies, medals and ribbons will be awarded, plus all participants will receive a custom long-sleeve performance shirt. Registration opens online July 5th.
Kids Fitness Challenge
We have an awesome event for kids to play outside and have fun. Join our awesome kids’ instructors for a fun challenge that will have kids running, jumping, climbing and playing! Designed for kids ages 4-8.
GO Fest Ace Chase 2021
Welcome to the GO Fest 2021 Ace Chase! We are excited to bring back a GO Fest event that invites players of all skill levels to have fun, compete for great prizes, and get some great schwag! Space is limited, register here:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/GO_Fest_Ace_Chase_2021
The event will follow a similar format as in years past. Participants will attempt to make ACES on a shortened course layout ranging from approximately 75-150 feet while all using the same disc provided in the player pack. This year participants will be receiving a custom GO Fest stamped Innova Invader, their newest driving putter/approach disc favored for tight fairway shots.
Your $20 registration includes 1 Custom GO Fest stamped Innova Invader, a classic All Hyzer’s Eve stainless water bottle, and a classic AHE disc golf towel. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
We will be set up at 9:30 am for folks to pick up their player’s packs and we will be looking to begin the Ace Chase promptly at 10:00 AM.
Free Bike Helmets for Children and Young Adults
Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia is happy to pass out free bike helmets to children and young adults. Please visit us, learn about the importance of helmets, get fitted, and get a helmet!
Limited supplies.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
YMCA Group Exercise
Class will take participants through a typical YMCA Group Exercise class. This class will either be Zumba, Kid’s Fit, or HIIT (beginners high intensity interval training). Please come and join us and get moving during this class
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Recovery Demo
Come work on recovery, mobility and flexibility with us at GO Fest! You’ll get to try out the latest Hyperice Recovery tools and products along with instruction on stretching and recovery techniques. The Hyperice suite of products are designed to help to relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, and prime your body and mind to be at their best, so you can always find the simple fun in doing what you love to do, more.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Vintage Trouble in Elmwood
The annual Anthem Go Outside Festival will be rocking out Elmwood Amphitheater at this year’s downtown Roanoke event, featuring headliner Vintage Trouble on the Haley Toyota stage – Saturday, October 16.
Vintage Trouble is a Los Angeles based band known for their electric stage presence and acrobatic front man Ty Taylor. Go Fest continues to push the envelope, attracting bands that fall outside the norm for the region’s typically classic rock and country music genres, hoping to appeal to more diverse audiences.
Vintage Trouble, the Saturday night show in Elmwood, will bring swaggering rock, soulful blues, R&B grooves, and pop ambition into a bold and brash brew. The talented quartet have logged 3,000 shows across 30 countries on tour with divinities such as The Who, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, and Bon Jovi, to name a few. They’ve performed on Later… with Jools Holland, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Conan, The View, and The Tonight Show in addition to receiving acclaim from New York Times, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and Rolling Stone.
The Saturday night Vintage Trouble concert will be $25/ticket with tickets going on sale Wednesday, September 22. Tickets will be sold onsite for additional gate fee. Gates open at 7pm, with the opening act TBA starting at 8pm. Seats are first come, first serve.
All proceeds go to benefit Project Outside, a community fund created to support outdoor capital improvement projects, maintain key outdoor assets, and help launch and support businesses in the outdoor sector.
Last year GO Fest, through sponsors and concert ticket sales, was able to award fourteen Project Outside grants totaling $110,000 that supported trail development, greenway maintenance, ProjectPark to improve the Villa Heights Rec Center, provided much-need equipment to trail organizations, support local outdoor businesses impacted by COVID, frisbee golf courses, and support a start-up businesses catering to mountain bike tourism.
To learn more about Project Outside go to- https://www.roanokeoutside.com/project-outside/
Free Bike Helmets for Children and Young Adults
Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia is happy to pass out free bike helmets to children and young adults. Please visit us, learn about the importance of helmets, get fitted, and get a helmet!
Limited supplies.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
YMCA Group Exercise
Class will take participants through a typical YMCA Group Exercise class. This class will either be Zumba, Kid’s Fit, or HIIT (beginners high intensity interval training). Please come and join us and get moving during this class
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
Member One Lumberjack Show
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show–a collection of the most flannel wearin’, ax swingin’, log rollin’, and saw pullin’ lumberjacks (and Jills) out of Hayward, Wisconsin–will be joining us at GO Fest to run the gamut on rough, tough lumberjack skills.
You’ll see a full treatment of timber-crushing action – whole logs of pine sliced in seconds; axes hurled from distances of up to 20 feet; the best tools of the lumberjack trade, from modern tech to old time implements; and more feats of “lumbersexual” strength. Throw in some laughable narration by the frontman, not to mention some pretty entertaining antics from the lumberjacks themselves, and you’ve got a show that never disappoints.
The Lumberjack Show is brought to you by Member One Federal Credit Union. Member One is a proudly local, full-service financial institution serving southwest and central Virginia. Their passion is to provide individuals and businesses in our community with financial tools they can count on, from everyday essentials to major money milestones.
ProTown BMX Show
The Pro Town BMX stunt show is quite the aerial spectacle featuring professional bikers many of whom have competed in X Games, Gravity Games and more! Watch as they flip, spin and perform amazing acrobatic feats all while riding a bicycle.
Ultimate Air Dogs Presented by Mast General Store
Just one of the many ways your pooches can enjoy GO Fest. As one of the premiere dock jumping organizations in the country, Ultimate Air Dogs is a crowd pleaser, and is voted best event at GO Fest every year.
Come see true athletes at work which trained dogs in a variety of breeds compete in events such as distance jumping, “catch it” where they have to catch a toy of their choice in mid-air, and “fetch it” where a soft bumper is suspended in mid-air and dogs must knock the bumper off its holder while jumping the furthest distance possible.
There will also be opportunities for you dogs to try it themselves! Receive some basic instruction from professional trainers, and see if your dog has what it take become an air dog. $20/dog.
Ultimate Air Dogs is made possible from support by Mast General Store.
GO Get Vaccinated
The Virginia Dept of Health is bringing the COVID vaccines to you. Get your jab while enjoying all GO Fest has to offer.
Butterfly Ring Craft
Backyard Bass
Come test your casting skills with Backyard Bass! Kids will cast to fish shaped targets and reel in their catch!
Used Gear Exchange tent
People who wish to sell used items will bring the item to our station and we’ll give them a tag to list the type of item, their name, price of item and phone number where they can be reached while at Go-Fest. Others can look for items at our station and can call the seller if they see any item that they’re interested in buying.
Straw Bale Gardening
Straw bale gardening demo with growing vegetables in small, portable space
Self-Guided Bicycle Tours
Take one of RIDE Solutions 40+ self-guided tours to explore all that Roanoke has to offer while on two wheels instead of behind the wheel of a car.
Knot Tying with Camp Alta Mons
Learn to tie various knots (square knot, figure 8, figure 8 on a bight, figure 8 follow through, tautline, clove hitch, and others!) at the Camp Alta Mons booth!
Self-Guides Mountain Bike Rides
Virginia’s Blue Ridge is the only East Coast community with a Silver-Level Ride Center designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA); come see why we’re the Mountain Bike Capital of the East.
The Blue Ridge Mountains have produced the best mountain biking trails in the East Coast. Whether you are into single speed, downhill, or cross country you will be spent after a day on these trails.
The region is home to multiple trail systems — Mill Mountain Park, Explore Park, Douthat State Park, and Carvins Cove to name a few — that include multiple ride options that can give you a short half-hour ride or occupy you all day long. Add each of these areas to your bucket list, check them off one at a time, and be prepared to come back again and again.
And we’re not ashamed to say the region is home to a few stand-alone epic trails as well. These are classic Roanoke mountain bike rides and not for the faint at heart. Some are one-way rides, so consider a shuttle and plan in advance. These adventures include the Patterson Creek Trail System, Arcadia Up and Over, Dragon’s Back and Dody Ridge.
Self Guided Hikes
Find a new hike GO Fest weekend!
Leave the asphalt, cars, and noise behind and lose yourself while taking a walk in the woods. From the well-known Appalachian Trail and its most photographed point, McAfee Knob, to some hidden gems such as Harkening Hill or Hoop Hole Trail, there’s a hike that suits every type of adventurer.
Each of the hikes listed include trail information, tips for parking, what you should look for along the way, and how tough (or easy) the hike will be.
So lace up your boots, grab a bag and hit the trail. You won’t be disappointed.
Go Quest
Our popular 2020 event created as a unique way to challenge and bring friends together, when they might not be able to physically be near one another, is back again for 2021! Teams of up to six individuals will have exactly 96-hours, October 14-17, to complete 100+ missions.
Feel the GO Fest spirit as you venture from one mission to the next. You’ll keep up with competitors on the social feed and track your progress on the GO Quest leader-board, all on the app.
Find up to 5 other people (6 including you!) to form your team. These can be your quaranteam here in town, or you can team up from afar! These missions can be completed together or separately. Pick a team captain who will create the team in the registration portal, but each of you will need to register separately and “join” the appropriate team.
The missions will range in difficulty level and point value. Examples of missions include hiking/running the Roanoke 7 Summits, participating in a GO Fest scheduled activity like a bike clinic, completing your own beer mile, trash tag, or cooking a tasty treat out of something you find in nature.
GO Get Vaccinated
The Virginia Dept of Health is bringing the COVID vaccines to you. Get your jab while enjoying all GO Fest has to offer.
Butterfly Ring Craft
Backyard Bass
Come test your casting skills with Backyard Bass! Kids will cast to fish shaped targets and reel in their catch!
Used Gear Exchange tent
People who wish to sell used items will bring the item to our station and we’ll give them a tag to list the type of item, their name, price of item and phone number where they can be reached while at Go-Fest. Others can look for items at our station and can call the seller if they see any item that they’re interested in buying.
Straw Bale Gardening
Straw bale gardening demo with growing vegetables in small, portable space
Self-Guided Bicycle Tours
Take one of RIDE Solutions 40+ self-guided tours to explore all that Roanoke has to offer while on two wheels instead of behind the wheel of a car.
Knot Tying with Camp Alta Mons
Learn to tie various knots (square knot, figure 8, figure 8 on a bight, figure 8 follow through, tautline, clove hitch, and others!) at the Camp Alta Mons booth!
Self-Guides Mountain Bike Rides
Virginia’s Blue Ridge is the only East Coast community with a Silver-Level Ride Center designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA); come see why we’re the Mountain Bike Capital of the East.
The Blue Ridge Mountains have produced the best mountain biking trails in the East Coast. Whether you are into single speed, downhill, or cross country you will be spent after a day on these trails.
The region is home to multiple trail systems — Mill Mountain Park, Explore Park, Douthat State Park, and Carvins Cove to name a few — that include multiple ride options that can give you a short half-hour ride or occupy you all day long. Add each of these areas to your bucket list, check them off one at a time, and be prepared to come back again and again.
And we’re not ashamed to say the region is home to a few stand-alone epic trails as well. These are classic Roanoke mountain bike rides and not for the faint at heart. Some are one-way rides, so consider a shuttle and plan in advance. These adventures include the Patterson Creek Trail System, Arcadia Up and Over, Dragon’s Back and Dody Ridge.
Self Guided Hikes
Find a new hike GO Fest weekend!
Leave the asphalt, cars, and noise behind and lose yourself while taking a walk in the woods. From the well-known Appalachian Trail and its most photographed point, McAfee Knob, to some hidden gems such as Harkening Hill or Hoop Hole Trail, there’s a hike that suits every type of adventurer.
Each of the hikes listed include trail information, tips for parking, what you should look for along the way, and how tough (or easy) the hike will be.
So lace up your boots, grab a bag and hit the trail. You won’t be disappointed.
Go Quest
Our popular 2020 event created as a unique way to challenge and bring friends together, when they might not be able to physically be near one another, is back again for 2021! Teams of up to six individuals will have exactly 96-hours, October 14-17, to complete 100+ missions.
Feel the GO Fest spirit as you venture from one mission to the next. You’ll keep up with competitors on the social feed and track your progress on the GO Quest leader-board, all on the app.
Find up to 5 other people (6 including you!) to form your team. These can be your quaranteam here in town, or you can team up from afar! These missions can be completed together or separately. Pick a team captain who will create the team in the registration portal, but each of you will need to register separately and “join” the appropriate team.
The missions will range in difficulty level and point value. Examples of missions include hiking/running the Roanoke 7 Summits, participating in a GO Fest scheduled activity like a bike clinic, completing your own beer mile, trash tag, or cooking a tasty treat out of something you find in nature.
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