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Kids Play for Free at Roanoke Wing Fest!

13th Annual Roanoke Wing Fest, August 27th

August 25, 2022

Roanoke's largest one-day food festival is back celebrating 13 years of deliciousness! Join us on Saturday August 27th for the 13th annual Roanoke Wing Fest presented by Northwest Ace featuring great live music from Jared Stout Band and Radio Rehab, Contests like Cluckin’ Karaoke, Artists and Crafters and a Kid Zone powered by Macaroni KID Roanoke. The best wing joints in town compete for the BEST wing in Roanoke! Vote for your favorite for People's Choice.  

The Kid Zone, powered by Macaroni Kid Roanoke featuring the Northwest Ace Bounce House, Face painting, Bubble Zone  and some of your favorite family friendly businesses and organizations in Roanoke. 

Join us to see why this event is a family favorite.  Kids 12 and Under are FREE!  

Keep reading to learn more about Wing Fest and then ENTER to WIN a Family 4 Pack of Tickets!  We are giving away tickets All. Week. Long!



Our mouth is already watering over these food vendors! 

1. Beamer’s 25
2. Sweets by Shaneice
3. Bootleg BBQ
4. Buddy’s BBQ
5. Clutch Smoked Meats
6. Tinker Mountain Kettle Corn
7. Tinker Mountain Shaved Ice
8. The Hatch
9. Tammy’s Grill
10. Top Dawgs
11. Squeeze Um & Shake Um
12. Surfer Dogz
13. B&P Concessions
14. Lazy Bulldog Food Truck & Bistro
15. Mrs. Meeks Sweets
16. Scream in’ Vegan
17. LA’s Wings
18. Crescent City BBQ

Event Details

Saturday, August 27th, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Several of your favorite local restaurants and food trucks will be competing to win the BEST WING honor! They will have sample sizes ranging in price from $1 - $9. Larger quantities will be available when you find your favorites.

Kids 12 and Under get in FREE

To ensure everyone's safety, only clear bags will be allowed into the event.

Get your tickets here:  Dr. Pepper Park Roanoke Wing Fest





By the WAY- Dogs are ALWAYS welcome at Dr Pepper Park on leash.



Are you ready to win 4 tickets to Wing Fest?!

Enter to win here: 


Please visit DrPepperPark.com to purchase your tickets in advance. 

Get Your Tickets! 

Tickets are $5 in advance OR $7 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket. Credit cards are accepted at the gate ONLY. CASH ONLY for purchases inside the event. We do have 2 ATMs on site. Will call is located at the entrance under a blue tent to the right of the box office.


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