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Roanoke Fall Festival schedule of events

CONTINUOUS EVENTS: All located at Roanoke Park
ANDERSON AMUSEMENTS: Adult & Kid Carnival rides & games
ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY: Sponsored by Ageless Iron of Roanoke
FOOD ALLEY: Wonderful festival food from a variety of vendors
COMMERCIAL VENDORS: Businesses displaying goods and services

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
5:00-9:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL OPEN "Dollar Day" at Roanoke Park
6:00 p.m.
PET PARADE - Starts at Park Entrance and ends at Tennis Court for judging and presentation of awards
7:00-8:30 p.m.
GUITAR INSTRUMENTALISTS - Main Tent

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
5:00-10:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL OPEN (fee per ride) at Roanoke Park
5:00-10:00 p.m.
PAINTBALL SHOOTING GALLERY - Seminary Street
6:00 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY with flag raising - Main Street
Organized & performed by the American Legion Post 160 Color Guard
6:00-8:00 p.m.
SHADE ‘N SHANNON - Patsy Cline & Johnny Cash Tribute Show - Main Tent
6:00-10:00 p.m.
WOMEN'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL - Front Diamond
University teams to be determined
6:10 p.m.
AGELESS IRON TRACTOR PARADE - Main Street to Park
Short "Meet and Greet" following parade on Main Street
7:00 p.m.
NTPA TRACTOR PULL (Entry fee) - Pull Field behind Roanoke Park
Sponsored and organized by The Roanoke Pullers Association
7:00 p.m.
CORN BAG TOSS DOUBLES TOURNEY (Entry fee)
7:00-11:00 p.m.
MR. TWISTER free balloon sculpting at Roanoke Park
9:00-11:00 p.m.
SCOTT GREESON & THE TROUBLE WITH MONDAY BAND
Country Music - Main Tent

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
FARMERS' MARKET - Main Street
Sponsored by The Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
9:30-11:00 a.m.
FREE CHILDREN'S GAMES (Win free prizes!) Tennis Court
9:30 a.m.
CUBMOBILE RACE - Starting line at Main and 5th Street
(Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - last race ends by 11:30 a.m.)
10:00 a.m.
KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL - Main Tent at the Roanoke Park
Sponsored by The Roanoke Pullers Association
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
BILL BRINCEFIELD Chainsaw carving demonstration
Located by the Antique Tractor Display
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
FOOD & CRAFTS - Roanoke Park
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL OPEN (fee per ride)
(Noon - 4:00 p.m. wristband special for carnival rides)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
PAINTBALL SHOOTING GALLERY - Seminary Street
11:00 a.m.
PING PONG BALL DROP - Sponsored by Gadget Girl
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
BARBER SHOP QUARTET- Main Tent
12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
HUNTINGTON CO. 4-H ROBOTICS TEAM 1501 "THRUST"
Main Street
12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
WOMEN'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL - Front & Back Ball Diamonds
University teams to be determined
3:00 p.m.
60TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL PARADE - Main Street
Organized and sponsored by the American Legion Post 160
4:30 p.m.
DUCKY RUN after parade - sponsored by Roanoke Kiwanis
Cow Creek in Roanoke Park (Ducks for sale at Info Booth)
4:30 p.m.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL at Seminary United Methodist Church (After parade)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SILLY SAFARIS LIVE ANIMAL SHOW - Main Tent
6:00 p.m.
CAKE AUCTION - Main Tent
Sponsored by Parkview Huntington Hospital and Mike Gibson State Farm Insurance
7:00 p.m.
ANNUAL KENDALL DENNIS MEMORIAL ALL STAR BASEBALL GAME
Back Diamond Roanoke Park
7:00 p.m.
DEMOLITION DERBY (Entry fee) Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Located at the Pull Field behind Roanoke Park
8:00-9:00 p.m.
J TAYLORS - Timeless country music variety show - Main Tent
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
URBAN LEGEND - Soul, R&B, Rock Cover Band - Main Tent

CAKE COMPETITION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
9:00 a.m. - Drop off cakes at Town Hall
11:00 a.m. - Cakes on display at Town Hall
11:30 a.m. - Judging (Closed to the public)
2:00 p.m. - Cakes on display at Town Hall
6:00 p.m. - Cake Auction in Main Tent at Roanoke Park
Auction performed by Ness Brothers Auctioneers