Big Lick Comic Con canceled for February amid coronavirus restrictions
ROANOKE, Va. โ One Roanoke event is now off the books for 2021. On Monday, Big Lick Entertainment announced that Februaryโs Big Lick Comic Con is canceled. While Februaryโs event is canceled, the company is still planning to have one August 7-8. Things are going to be better than theyโve ever been,โ said Big Lick Entertainmentโs JD Sutphin. Last month, Big Lick Comic-Con happened at the Berglund Center with masks and social distancing.
Big Lick Comic Con returns with big changes
ROANOKE, Va. โ Big Lick Comic Con was originally set for the beginning of August, which was less than a month into Phase Three. Instead, Big Lick Entertainment postponed the convention to Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 to have more time to plan and to make sure guests and exhibitors can be comfortable attending. To do that, Big Lick made major changes but you can still expect to safely enjoy comic books, vendors and food trucks. Any comic con attracts crowds but Big Lick found a way to limit that too. Thereโs 55,000 plus square feet for you to be able to walk around and have your own personal space,โ Sutphin said.
Roanoke businesses face difficult decisions on Halloween parties
ROANOKE, Va. โ In a year full of fright, Halloween is presenting a new predicament: to party during a pandemic or not. โThe big event just felt too big for right now and the right thing, it just felt like the right thing to do was just kind of pull back,โ Martin said. โWe wrestled with it and knock on wood, everything up-to-date has been pretty successful,โ said Bryan Summerson, president of Big Lick Brewing Company. Big Lick Brewing Company is still celebrating Halloween thanks to outdoor space and guidelines theyโve been enforcing for months. Big Lick Entertainment in conjunction with the Berglund Center is also implementing strict policies to keep its outdoor celebration safe.
Big Lick Entertainment cancels nearly all 2020 events
ROANOKE, Va. COVID-19 has claimed a long list of events in the Roanoke Valley. Big Lick Entertainment announced it would cancel nearly all of its local events and festivals. The affected events include:Big Lick Burger FestElmwood Country NightBig Lick OktoberfestVirginia Steak FestivalBig Lick Kid FestThis was probably the first live announcement Ive ever dreaded, said Big Lick Entertainments JD Sutphin. Its about the future.Only one of Big Lick Entertainments 2020 events was exempt from the announcement: Big Lick Comic Con. Sutphin plans to bring all of the canceled events back in 2021.
Local entertainment venues preparing to reopen soon
DALEVILLE, Va. โ As the state continues moving forward with reopening, entertainment venues in our area are preparing for the day when they can get back to business. Big Lick Entertainment owner JD Sutphin said he is looking at what businesses reopening during Phases One and Two are doing. Phase Two of the stateโs reopening plan begins on Friday. Events like concerts and music festivals will be able to resume in Phase Three. He says Big Lickโs Flat Pickinโ Country concert series will likely be the first to return.
New Oktoberfest coming to Vinton
VINTON, Va. - The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Big Lick Entertainment are teaming up to host the area's first-ever Oktoberfest. The festival will happen alongside the annual Vinton Fall Festival. The Fall Festival has been going on for 17 years and attracts 10,000 people annually. Organizers said Oktoberfest will be an exciting twist to bring even more people downtown. The free fun kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.After the festival, the fun continues behind Twin Creeks Brewing Company for its first ever Rocktober-fest.
Enjoy great food, wine and music this weekend for just $20
ROANOKE, Va. - JD Sutphin, from Big Lick Entertainment, is here with details on the Roanoke Wine Fest happening this Saturday at Elmwood Park. Hear more about the incredible selection of wine, beer, cider, food and more! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.