Join us for Unleashed's Grand Opening Weekend!

Friday, July 13th at 11:00am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Soft Opening
Saturday, July 14th at 10:00am - Grand Opening!

Bring your dogs and come check out Roanoke's first Dog Bakery & Boutique! The first 25 dogs in the store on Saturday will receive a free gourmet treat from our bakery display!

We have our shelves stocked with healthy, wholesome, human-grade, preservative-free treats from 8 different companies that share the same values that we do. From 100% Salmon Chips to Peanut Butter Quinoa Bites - we’ve got you covered! 

Our boutique line features handmade collars from Salem, handmade raised wooden dog bowls from Rocky Mount, handmade bow ties from Roanoke, and much more...

Hosted by Angels of Assisi

Join us and rescue groups from across the valley at the Berglund Center November 18th for a MEGA Adoption Event to find you new best friend!! Our mobile bakery & boutique will be set up in the parking lot so please stop by and stock up for your new family member!! 

The City of Salem and the Rotary Club of Salem host Olde Salem Days to showcase the talents of the region’s artisans and crafters for the benefit of residents in Southwest Virginia.  All event participants share in the warmth and beauty of our Roanoke Valley community.  The aim is just not to produce a fun special day, but to also in the process raise funds for community service projects.  We hope you will join us for our next Olde Salem Days on September 9th, 2017.

On September 10th, 2016, Olde Salem Days continued its grand tradition as the foremost Arts and Crafts events in the region.  Every year, on the Second Saturday in September, the downtown streets of the City of Salem in Virginia are transformed into a showplace for the regions most talented Artisans and Crafters.  Wethank our 2016 Corporate Sponsors WDBJ7 and BNC Bank and the many volunteer groups, who enabled the Rotary Club of Salem to host tens of thousands of visitors for this event.  To all of you, I personally want to thank you and congratulate you.

This year’s early morning showers did not dampen festival goers enthusiasm whether browsing the hundreds of stalls filled with hand crafted wares, admiring the beautifully restored historic vehicles in the car show area, tasting the many culinary delights in the food court, listening to live music from the Main Stage in the Farmers Market, entertaining young ones in the Library Square Kid Area or simply enjoying the community feel of downtown Salem.  For our festival goers convenience free shuttle and remote parking at the Salem Football Stadium are provided.

In the end, Olde Salem Days is a major fundraising project for the Rotary Club of Salem.  This year’s event enabled the club to designate $50,000 in grants to local community service organizations.  Our aim is to continue to improve and grow Olde Salem Days each year.  We look forward to an even better event on September 9th, 2017.

Roanoke's largest one-day food festival is back and so will our bakery! Join us on Saturday August 26th for the 8th annual Wing Fest presented by Haley Toyota Scion featuring great live music, tons of wing vendors, The Cornhole Tournament and more throughout the day! 

While we're not in the wing competition - we will have some smoky BBQ dog bones baked up for your dogs, in honor the of event!! 

Please visit Dr. Pepper Park's website for more information! 

The Black Dog Beach Music Festival welcomes you with Chateau Morrisette wine tastings and sales by the glass or bottle; beers on tap; food, art, and craft vendors; and of course an afternoon of beach music to get you and your friends moving!

Steve Owens and the Summertime Band opens the festival, with the Dancing Chicken Band at mid-day and headliners the Entertainers.

Gates open at 11. Music begins at noon. Seating and sunscreen recommended. Canopies welcome in designated areas behind the dance lawn. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the gate. Discounted tickets will be available for designated drivers.

Please visit Chateau Morrisette's website for more information!

The Black Dog Americana Music Festival welcomes you with Chateau Morrisette wine tastings and sales by the glass or bottle; beers on tap; food, art, and craft vendors; and of course an afternoon of electric and acoustic Americana to get you on the dance lawn! Performer lineup coming soon.

Gates open at 11. Music begins at noon. Seating and sunscreen recommended. Canopies welcome in designated areas behind the dance lawn. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the gate. Discounted tickets will be available for designated drivers.

Please visit Chateau Morrisette's website for more information!

Check back for the 2017 Summer Solstice Calendar!

This year’s Flea Market will be held at the Salem Civic Center on Sat, May 6th from 7 am until 1 pm with a rain date of Oct. 7th. Come out and support the March of Dimes - working together for stronger, healthier babies! 

The Vinton Dogwood Festival, now heading into its 62nd year, is the pre-eminent annual event for the Town of Vinton and the Roanoke Valley. As a nonprofit, community-focused organization, the Vinton Dogwood Festival provides free family entertainment for the community while promoting Vinton and Roanoke Valley businesses.

Dogwood Saturday, April 29th, features a 5K run/walk, craft, food and retail vendors, entertainment stages, a free Kids' Zone, the crowning of the Vinton Dogwood queen and much more. The annual Dogwood Festival Parade steps-off at 2:30 p.m. at the Vinton War Memorial, and the Carnival Midway stays open until 11 p.m. with live entertainment provided by local favorites The Kings on the Main Stage.

Lace up your running shoes, grab the leash and get ready for the 5th Annual Tail Chaser 5K and 1 Mile Walk at Wasena, Smith and Vic Thomas parks along the Roanoke Greenway. This race is one of the first spring races in Roanoke and an annual family and community event as well as one of a few races that allow you to participate with your pet.  The race this year will be held on March 25, 2017 at 10:00 am.  After the race, join us as we celebrate the service performed by official duty canines in our K9 Veterans Ceremony. And just before we begin our family friendly festival with canine demonstrations, vendors and food, we will announce the Category Winners for the Pet Hero Awards!

Capable, well behaved, canine companions are welcome in the run and walk! Proof of current rabies vaccination must be provided at packet pick-up or check-in NO EXCEPTIONS! Please remember that dogs must remain on leash (no retractable leashes) at all times and owner is responsible for cleaning up if nature calls.

Medals will be awarded to top three Overall winners (both male & female) as well as the top three in each age division (both male and female)!

Register online.

Registration fees are as follows:
– Early Bird Registration (by March 11th): $25 per person, additional $5 for canine companion
– Registration (March 12th – March 23rd): $30 per person , additional $10 for canine companion
– Last Minute Registration (March 24th & 25th): $35 per person, additional $15 for canine companion

The first 150 dogs registered will receive a free dog bandanna courtesy of WSLS10.

T-Shirts will be guaranteed to the runners/walkers that register by March 11, 2017.  After March 11th t-shirts will be given on a first come first served basis at Packet Pick up.

Also this year, you can help the Roanoke Valley SPCA reach its Tail Chaser 5K and 1 Mile Walk fundraising goal to continue its mission to create a community where there are no homeless cats or dogs.

There are many ways to participate in the fundraiser challenge: as an individual, on a team or as a corporate contributor.

There will be prizes available for each tier of the fundraiser challenge. In addition to the prizes below, any person (individual, team member or corporate contributor), who raises a minimum of $250 will receive a pack of RVSPCA notecards.

You can register as a fundraiser online.

Join us at the region's first and largest dog and family festival! Join us at the Saint Francis Service Dogs facility (8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019) for a great day full of wags and woofs!

From Bobbin Doggin and PawCasso and Americanine Idol, the dogs have a great time. The dogs may even be blessed (literally!). Folks are able to strut their mutt in the Parade of Dogs. The dogs and their owners can run the agility course and try flyball to their heart's content. The kid's play area includes face painting, clowns, Moon Walks, games, and prizes. Caricaturists draw both people and dogs. Vendors sell a wide range of wonderful and unique items all day. There is a variety of food coordinated by Doggone Good Diner.

This will be our second year setting up at Olde Salem Days and we cannot wait! Come out and support local artists, crafters, musicians, etc. Dogs are welcome, on leashes, and we promise to have treats for all of them! Please stop by our booth located on North Broad Street - right next to the Farmer's Market! 

The City of Salem and the Rotary Club of Salem host Olde Salem Days to showcase the talents of the region’s artisans and crafters for the benefit of residents in Southwest Virginia.  All event participants share in the warmth and beauty of our Roanoke Valley community.  The aim is just not to produce a fun special day, but to also in the process raise funds for community service projects.

Roanoke's largest one-day food festival is back and our bakery will be setting up this year!! Join us on Saturday August 20th for the 7th annual Wing Fest presented by Haley Toyota Scion featuring great live music, tons of wing vendors, The Cornhole Tournament and more throughout the day! 

While we're not in the wing competition - we will have some smoky BBQ dog bones baked up for your dogs, in honor the of event!! 

You can purchase tickets here - http://drpepperpark.com/the-roanoke-wing-fest/

Chateau Morrisette's annual Black Dog Beach Music Festival is planned for August 13, 2016 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm in the Nancy P. Morrisette Festival Field - RAIN or SHINE! 

Dogs on a leash are welcome!!!

Beach music legends the Embers featuring Craig Woolard return as our featured performer! Also performing are the Fantastic Shakers here to celebrate their 35th anniversary. 

Admission includes all day wine tastings, onsite parking and entertainment. Wine, beer, food and crafts are offered for sale.

Advanced ticket sales end at 4:45PM on Friday, August 12th. Tickets purchased after that time will be at the gate price.No coolers or outside food or drinks are permitted. Canopies, umbrellas and chairs are recommended. Outside alcohol is prohibited on premises per Alcohol Beverage Control. 

Join us Saturday June 18, 2016 for the 9th annual Summer Solstice Fest!

1pm-11:30pm

Stage Schedule

So excited to announce this FANTASTIC stage schedule for Summer Solstice Fest 2016. HUGE THANKS to Michele Canterbury for once again bringing us so many wonderful bands!

PanJammers
Chalk
The Seismix
Doggy Costume Contest
Belley Dancing with Faerima
The Fat Catz
Badunkafunk
Groova Scape
Electric Woodshed

What an awesome lineup!

New This Year!
Crimpers Climbing Gym invite you to participate in the Cannon Bomb Challenge: How long can you hold the Cannon Bomb? Who can hold it the longest? As seen on American Ninja Warrior; challenge your self, challenge you friends, challenge everybody.

Summer Solstice Fest is a DEQ Certified Virginia Green Event!

This event is to benefit the March of Dimes - working together for stronger, healthier babies! 

Melrose Masonic Lodge will be hosting over 80 artists, crafters & vendors this year! Come out and see all of the local talent - all in one lovely location! 

The Woofstock Dog Festival presented by Dodson Pest Control is a great event for dog lovers!  Bring the pup to Roanoke's newest event facility and enjoy dog related vendors, music, food and fun along the Roanoke River.  The Woofstock Dog Festival has been entertaining people and their pups for close to a decade.

Tickets are $5 and kids 3 and under and dogs are free!

“Lace up your running shoes, grab the leash and get ready for the 4th Annual Tail Chaser 5K at Wasena, Smith and Vic Thomas parks along the Roanoke Greenway. This race is one of the first spring races in Roanoke and an annual family and community event and the only race that allows you to participate with your pet. Following the race is a fun family festival with canine demonstrations, vendors and band.  

To register visit our registration page.   Early bird registration is available before March 11th, don’t miss out on these discounts and guaranteed race t-shirts.   Canine companions are invited to participate in this unique race.  The first 150 dogs registered will receive a bandanna, compliments of WSLS.” 

- Early Bird Registration fees (by March 11th) - $25 per person (run or walk), additional $5 for canine companion

- Registration fees (March 12th - March 23rd) - $30 per person (run or walk), additional $10 for canine companion

- Day of Registration fees (March 25 - 26th) - $35 per person (run or walk), additional $15 for canine companion

Online Registration Closes at 11:59pm on March 22, 2016!

Race Information:

5K route - Wasena Park through Smith Park to River's Edge and back

1 Mile - Wasena Park to Vic Thomas Park and back

 Run begins at 10am (day of Registration & Packet Pick up will be from 8:30am - 9:45am)

Packet Pick up and Registration on FRIDAY night will be at Fleet Feet Sports from 4pm to 7pm.

Dog Walk begins at 10:15am

Registration is required to participate in the Tail Chaser 5K &/or 1 Mile Black Dog Salvage Dog Walk

Prizes & Plaques will be awarded to top three Overall winners (both male & female), top three Master's Division (ages 40 & over - both male & female), as well as the top three in each age division (both male and female)!

Capable, well behaved, canine companions are welcome! Proof of current rabies vaccination must be provided at check-in NO EXCEPTIONS! Please remember that dogs must remain on leash (no retractable leashes or strollers allowed) at all times and owner is responsible for cleaning up if nature calls.

Join us at the region's first and largest dog and family festival! Join us at the Saint Francis Service Dogs facility (8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019) for a great day full of wags and woofs!

From Bobbin Doggin and PawCasso and Americanine Idol, the dogs have a great time. The dogs may even be blessed (literally!). Folks are able to strut their mutt in the Parade of Dogs. The dogs and their owners can run the agility course and try flyball to their heart's content. The kid's play area includes face painting, clowns, Moon Walks, games, and prizes. Caricaturists draw both people and dogs. Vendors sell a wide range of wonderful and unique items all day. There is a variety of food coordinated by Doggone Good Diner.

Support local businesses at Olde Salem Days! Dogs are welcome, on leashes, and rumor has it -- there will be a gourmet dog bakery set up for them to enjoy!

The City of Salem and the Rotary Club of Salem host Olde Salem Days to showcase the talents of the region’s artisans and crafters for the benefit of residents in Southwest Virginia.  All event participants share in the warmth and beauty of our Roanoke Valley community.  The aim is just not to produce a fun special day, but to also in the process raise funds for community service projects.

Please come out & support us at our FIRST EVENT - and where better than a beautiful local winery! Enjoy the day indulging yourself with wine & BBQ - and of course, bring your dogs to join in on the fun!

Chateau Morrisette's annual Music and BBQ Festival will be held August 8th, 2015. You can watch an official Kansas City Barbecue Society Competition, listen to great bands like Kopecky and The Alternate Routes, taste delicious Virginia wines, and of course shop and eat from our various vendors.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate.