FAQ
How do I volunteer for the
Vinton Dogwood Festival?
The success of the Vinton Dogwood Festival is a direct
result of the devoted efforts of many members of our
community. Without their dedication, support and
participation, producing an event of this enormity would not
be possible. The work is done by 100 plus volunteers who
work with staff of directors and chairpersons. All officers,
members of the Board of Directors and event chairs are
volunteers. Contact the Festival Office at 540-983-0614 to
determine how you might best serve as a volunteer this
year.
How does my company support
the Vinton Dogwood Festival?
The Festival is funded by corporate and local sponsorships,
ticket sales to many of the events, advertising, souvenir
sales and vendor fees. Sponsorships are provided by local,
regional and national businesses. Please contact the
Festival office at 540-983-0614 to determine how your
company might best support this year’s Festival.
What are the routes of the
parade?
The parade winds through downtown Vinton and up Washington
Avenue in front of the Vinton War Memorial. A complete
parade route can be found on this Web site.
View Parade Route
Where can I watch the
parade?
If you’re not lucky enough to own a home along the parade
route (or know someone who does), there are plenty of other
places to watch the parades. One of the best is on Washington Avenue.
Many people line the sidewalks of the one mile parade
route.
What happens if it rains?
Bring your umbrella just in
case. The parade will go on rain or shine. The only time the
parade will be cancelled or delayed is if there are
threatening thunderstorms with lightning in the area. Over
the past 10 years we have only had to delay the parade once.
How many people attend the Festival?
It’s hard to say for sure,
but we estimate 35 to 45,000 people watch the parade each
year.
How many floats and bands are
in parade?
Last year, we had more than 120 units in the parade
including floats, bands, special units, and official cars.
What streets are closed
during the Festival?
Many of the streets along the parade route are closed during
the Festival, starting at 9AM. Prior to the parade starting, main streets are closed
until the parade is over, usually 1.5 hours. Main streets
that are closed during parade time are Washington Avenue,
Pollard Street, Maple and Cleveland Avenue.
Where can I park? How do I
get around during the Festival?
Due to limited public parking lots in the Downtown Vinton
area, most parking takes place along side streets in close
proximity of the different events. No parking is allowed in
the area of the Vinton War Memorial or the immediate
carnival area due to the parade lineup area. The festival
offers free shuttle bus transport from the War Memorial, Sun
Trust bank on Washington Ave., Farmers market and Roanoke
County Career Center (carnival location). Shuttle bus runs
from 10AM on Saturday April 26th
till parade start time of 2:30PM. Shuttle bus is also available
to and from the Carnival location with pick up spots at
Vinton Baptist Church and the Vinton
Farmers Market on Friday and Saturday nights.
I’d like to enter a float/my
band would like to march/I have a great idea for a celebrity
for this year’s Parade. How do I participate?
Contact the festival office at 540-983-0614 or email
info@vintondogwoodfestival.org
What else can I do while I’m in Vinton?
With Vinton’s close proximity
to Roanoke City and Roanoke County, there are many
attractions for you to see while here. Visit the Vinton
Chamber of Commerce site for more information.
www.vintonchamber.com.
Where can I get more
information?
This Web site is updated regularly with new information. Or,
you can email us
info@vintondogwoodfestival.org. You may also call the
festival office at 540-983-0613 or 540-983-0614
Are brochures available?
Yes, they can be obtained at
the festival office located at the Vinton War Memorial or
found online at this website.
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