VINTON, Va. – On Saturday, a huge crowd turned out in Vinton for their annual Fall Festival!
Over 170 vendors with food and entertainment brought thousands to the Roanoke Valley for the event. Organizers said the goal is to turn those visitors into returning customers to support local shops, restaurants, and the regional economy.
Angie Chewning, the Executive Director of the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, was worried about the weather, but was happy to still see a good turnout.
“We were sweating bullets yesterday and this morning, but we had a little sprinkle this morning, and its clear right now, so fingers crossed.”…