PETE's PICKS
What's my recommendation?
If you've never been to the 12th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival you don't know what you're missing! Come see the Richmond Air Force Kite club celebrate the start of spring with a kite flying exhibition (throughout the day). Kite flying, food, music, vendors, and more. - We'll have a Roanoke Outside table set up. Please stop by - We'd love to meet you!
- When - Saturday April 17 (10am-4pm)
- Where - Green Hill Park (Salem)
- Cost - Free
- First 1000 children receive a free kite
Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.org
Get OUTSIDE! Pete Eshelman (friend me on Facebook) Director of Outdoor Branding Roanoke Regional
Partnership
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Bassmasters- Schedule of Events
There will be food, beer and many family
activities at the Parkway Marina (launch and weigh-in site) on Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. Free Parking and water taxi available
between Bernard's Landing and Parkway Marina compliments of Bridgewater Marina. Water shuttle will
run: Friday 2-6, Saturday 12-6, and Sunday 12-6.  ALL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES ARE FREE!!!
Special Events and Activities:Friday:Live Band For College Night - Pickin Buds
(County Bound) Band. Wear your college clothing and show off your college
colors. There will also be a Corn Hole Competition and a special
tribute to Virginia Tech is planned. Saturday:-
Youth Fishing Contest - Fish Like The Pro's
Blue Ridge Brawl Youth Tournament
- FREE For All Children
- Bring Your Own Fishing Rod, Reel, Bait and Tackle
- Info: Franklin County Parks & Recreation 540-483-9293
- Click Here for more information
- Casting Kids Competition - Bassmaster
Casting Kids
- FREE For All Children Ages 7-14
To view the rest of the weekend schedule Click HERE>>> |
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Earth Day Events
 Earth Day Roanoke is hosted this year, in
the Grandin Village, Saturday April 17th - all day! The streets of
Grandin will be lined with events! Check out the activities from the
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op up to the Post Office and Grandin Gardens
where over 30 Environmental and Community Service Groups will have
booths to visit. Check out the community Gardens, ponds, rainbarrels,
and workshop demonstrations. Walk through the village, or borrow a ShareBike. There will be an outdoor concert 5 - 8 PM beside the Co-op,
and is free and open to the public. -
Click here for a schedule of events and more details
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Watch a Movie - Win An Experience
On Friday April 23 the critically acclaimed
"Race Across the Sky" will be shown at Mill Mountain Theatre. Buy your tickets now!Everyone who attends will be
entered to win the following: 
Choose Your Adventure package for
up to 6 people from Wilderness Adventure - rock climbing, canoeing, mountain biking, or high ropes
course...plus their 900' zip line
Join us April 23 for this one-time
viewing experience! When: April 23
Time: 6:10pm
entrance atrium of Mill Mountain Theatre. Show up early
or stay late and enjoy music by
Blue Moonshine.
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!
Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys - Group Trainer Rides & Movies every Tuesday
- "Race Across The Sky" - 4/23
- Blue Ridge Marathon runner expo - 4/23
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Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) 4/24 -
Angels Race Triathlon 4/25 -
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - early May - Middle Mountain Momma mtn. bike race - 5/2
- Mad Dash at Greenhill 5K - 5/7
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Gallop 4 the Greenways 5/8 Appalachian Power Festival 5K & 10K - mid May - The Amazing County Treasure Hunt - 5/15
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Alleghany Highlands Triathlon - 5/22 - Mountains of Misery - 5/30
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Trail Nut 10K and Half Marathon 6/5 -
Fat Tire Frenzy & Bike Festival - 6/18-19 New River Valley Triathlon 7/11
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