‘Round Town

By Alison Matthiessen

Published: May 1, 2008

Strawberry Festival
Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Roanoke’s Elmwood Park
All proceeds benefit the Community School
Admission is free, but you pay for treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, strawberry sundaes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and more!http://www.communityschool.net/strawberry.html

State Championship Chili Cook-off
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Roanoke’s Railside Plaza Amphitheater
Chili and salsa tasting, plus live entertainment
Tickets are $3 before, $4 at the door

First Fridays
Friday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Roanoke’s Railside Plaza Amphitheater
The Worx will be playing
Admission: $5
Drinks $3 with a 5 beer maximum
http://www.firstfridaysroanoke.com/

Kiwanis Club Pancake and Auction Day
Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall
Admission: $5 in advance, $6 at the door

First Annual Derby Duck Race
The Junior League of the Roanoke Valley
10,000 rubber ducks will race along the Roanoke River
Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Race starts at 12:15
Roanoke’s Smith Park on Wiley Drive

57th Annual Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing Rodeo
Saturday 9 a.m. to noon
Lake Spring Fishing Pond in Salem
For children ages 3-8
Day of fishing with prizes!
Bring your own fishing pole

Hurt Park Neighborhood Run/Walk and May Day Celebration
Saturday 8 a.m.
Run/walk begins at 8 a.m.
May Day Celebration starts at 10 a.m.
http://www.roanokeva.gov/hurtparkrunwalk

11th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Triathalon
Saturday at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Three part event: 750-meter swim, 20k bike race, 5k run
All age groups welcome, and relay teams are accepted (one swimmer, one cyclists, one runner)
Competition groups are Male, Female, and Mixed
Registration deadline is Saturday, May 3rd at 7:45 am or first 600 entries
Start time: 9 a.m.
Registration hotline: (540) 343-0987
http://www.commonwealthgames.org/smltriathlon