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Chow down on wings while keeping your distance at Roanoke Wing Fest Saturday
Read full article: Chow down on wings while keeping your distance at Roanoke Wing Fest SaturdayRoanoke Wing Fest is Saturday, Aug. 29, noon to 8 p.m. The day features a wing eating contest, voting on the best wing and live music. For a list of additional safety measures, Dr Pepper Park put in place click here to visit the Facebook event page. President of Dr Pepper Park, Waynette Anderson said they wanted to push through to offer some sort of normalcy. Of course, this is our 11th annual event and so weve got a lot of positive feedback.Lews Restaurant in Roanoke won the Peoples Choice for Best Wings and overall Best Wings in 2019.
Dr Pepper Park ready to reopen with Kenny Chesney tribute concert
Read full article: Dr Pepper Park ready to reopen with Kenny Chesney tribute concertROANOKE, Va. โ If youโre going to Fridayโs Kenny Chesney tribute concert at Dr Pepper Park, here are a few things you need to know. There will be a touch-free bag check at the front gate and 6-foot social distancing markers at various locations throughout the park. A new payment system will also be used to limit person-to-person contact. Weโve practiced it,โ said Dr Pepper Park President Waynette Anderson. The opening act, Phlegar Hill, will start at 6:15 p.m., with Kenny Chesney Tribute: Fast Forward, starting at 7:45 p.m.
Entertainment options across the Roanoke Valley open at half capacity under Phase 3
Read full article: Entertainment options across the Roanoke Valley open at half capacity under Phase 3Entertainment centers across Virginia can now open at half capacity under the stateโs Phase 3 of reopening. โAfter 107 days, it feels fantastic to be back,โ said Ernie Dellaverson, general manager of Rosieโs Gaming Emporium in Vinton. Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges is set to host several musical performances for the public, starting on July 10. โWeโve been working so hard to get open, so weโre hoping our community will come out,โ said Dr Pepper Park general manager Waynette Anderson. Anderson said Dr Pepper Park will debut a touchless ticket and bag check for its concerts, surfaces will be wiped down at least every 30 minutes, and guests should stay six feet apart.
Roanokers celebrate 5th annual Dr Pepper Day
Read full article: Roanokers celebrate 5th annual Dr Pepper DayROANOKE, Va. - Dozens of people lined up for blocks in downtown Roanoke on Thursday to get free swag and celebrate Dr Pepper Day. This the fifth annual holiday hosted by Dr Pepper Park. That's why Roanoke celebrates "10/24" as Dr Pepper Day. To this day, the city tops the list of places that drink Dr Pepper the most. 1 per capita for Dr Pepper consumption for many years, so this is Dr Pepper's way of saying, 'Thank you' to Roanoke," said Waynette Anderson, the president of Dr Pepper Park.
Round Town: great food and music
Read full article: Round Town: great food and musicLockn' Music Festival, ArringtonEnjoy great music at the Lockn' Festival in Nelson County. The four day music festival features musicians, including Old Crow Medicine Show, Surprise Attack, Free Union and more. Green Hill Highland Games, Roanoke CountyHead to Roanoke County's Green Hill Park for the Green Hill Highland Games. It's Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.BOCO BBW & Country Music Festival, Jeter FarmTake the family to Jeter Farm for the BOCO BBQ and Country Music Festival. Enjoy the great food, while watching performances by William Michael Morgan, Low Low Chariot and more.
Dr Pepper Park gears up for Wing Fest
Read full article: Dr Pepper Park gears up for Wing FestROANOKE - Waynette Anderson from Dr Pepper Park joins us in studio to share about this year's Wing Fest! From tasty wings, to music, and fun for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you won't want to miss! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Dr Pepper Park gears up for Wing Fest
Read full article: Dr Pepper Park gears up for Wing FestWaynette Anderson from Dr Pepper Park joins us in studio to share about this year's Wing Fest! From tasty wings, to music, and fun for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you won't want to... Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Finger lickin' good! Wing fest comes back to Dr Pepper Park on Saturday
Read full article: Finger lickin' good! Wing fest comes back to Dr Pepper Park on SaturdayThe 10th annual Roanoke Wing Fest will fly in to Dr Pepper Park this Saturday. From noon to 7 p.m., people will be able to sample wings from over a dozen wing vendors in the region. So we have wing vendors that are doing fried wings. I mean, all kinds of wings and all kinds of flavors," said Waynette Anderson, president of Dr Pepper Park. The wing festival will also feature music, activities for children and Roanoke's largest cornhole tournament.
Flashback Friday at Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges
Read full article: Flashback Friday at Dr Pepper Park at the BridgesWaynette Anderson from Dr Pepper Park is here to talk about Zoso with Phlegar Hill, a Led Zeppelin tribute band. How you can get tickets to their show! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.