Demo Archives - Roanoke GO Fest

Demo Pool, presented by Freedom First

Ever wanted to try out a stand up paddle board, and never got the chance? Been wanting to work on your paddle stroke? Come check out the GO Fest demo pool and try your hand at a new watercraft! Instructional...

Boat Demo (Adult Only)

Oct 16th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct 16th: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Oct 17th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct 17th: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Try out Silverbirch Canoes and Tootega Kayaks in the pool.

Demo an E-Bike

Stop by the Cardinal Bicycle tent and check out the latest Specialized e-bikes...then take one for a test ride.

Orvis Casting Pond

Learn about the newest fly casting gear with the knowledgeable staff at Orvis. Orvis staff, along with Trout Unlimited and DWR, will be doing casting demonstrations throughout the weekend. Due to current COVID restrictions all demonstrations will be done by...

Boat Demo (All Ages)

Oct 15th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Oct 16th: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 16th: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oct 16th: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Oct 17th: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 17th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Try out Silverbirch Canoes and Tootega Kayaks in the pool.

Rangers Crew Exhibition Battle

Oct 16th: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Oct 16th: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Oct 17th: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Rangers Dance Crew, featuring elements of, the legendary Club Rockers lead by Off The Hook, Life By Movement, Virginia Tech Breakdance Club, and various independent artist from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. (Potential crowd participation if following Covid...

Oct 16th: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 16th: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Oct 17th: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 17th: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Come to the Clean Valley Council tent, see our new compost trailer, and learn more about composting with our partner the Harvest Collective.

Recovery Demo

Oct 16th: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Come work on recovery, mobility and flexibility with us at GO Fest! You'll get to try out the latest Hyperice Recovery tools and products along with instruction on stretching and recovery techniques. The Hyperice suite of products are designed to...

Plant THIS not That

Working with the public to identify invasive species plants and learn which native plants to grow in their place.

Straw Bale Gardening

Straw bale gardening demo with growing vegetables in small, portable space