We'll see highs reach well into the 70s prior to a round of Friday showers.

Get ready for maple syrup, doughnuts, buckwheat pancakes and more.

Virginia’s sweetest event of the year is set to return in March.

Thousands will head to Highland County this weekend for the 62nd annual Highland County Maple Festival.

The Highland County Maple Festival returns with an in person celebration this weekend.

The Highland County Maple Festival has been canceled due to the coronavirusHIGHLAND COUNTY, Va. – The 2021 Highland County Maple Festival has been canceled for the second year in a row, but fans will still be able to get their maple syrup this year. The 2020 festival was postponed due to the same issues, but officials said the festival will come back when it’s safe again with hope for 2022. To those worried about not getting their maple syrup fix, there’s a solution! Eleven local Highland County syrup producers will continue making syrup this year and many are selling their products online. There will also be eight local producers who will participate in the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail, which allows for more of a one-on-one tour appointment year-round outside of the allotted March festival weekends.

ROANOKE, Va. – Head to downtown Roanoke for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival. At the festival, enjoy music, vendors and more runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The parade begins at 11 a.m.Highland County Maple Festival gets underway this weekend. Events take place throughout the county this weekend and next. It’s Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5.