Downtown Roanoke has transformed over and over again over the past century. It's amazing to see the lively and community focused iteration that's thriving now in the heart of the city. The City Market Building, which was once home to a bustling agricultural exchange, is now home to six restaurants and a large formal event space. The Farmer's Market hosts local crafters and farmers every weekend. You can find fresh produce; locally pressed juice; & handmade woodcrafts, art, jewelry, soaps, and ceramics. Dozens of original local boutiques line Market Street and the surrounding neighborhood with everything from fine French furnishings to kitchen gadgets!

This weekend, downtown Roanoke's newest eatery, The Hatch, is hosting an End of Summer Block Party. Sunday, September 4th live music by DJ Flex, Solacoustix, The Low Low Chariot and Billingsley will be featured with no cover charge on an outdoor stage on Wall Street. Come early for brunch and plan to stay a while to enjoy live music all afternoon! 

Parking is abundant downtown and you can find street parking, lot parking, and parking garages all within a couple of blocks. Downtown Roanoke Inc offers a great resource for getting around downtown at https://www.downtownroanoke.org/get-around/parking 

Hope to see you downtown this weekend, whether you are checking out the farmer's market, doing a little local shopping, or catching some jams at The City Market Building. Be sure to tag @hometownblessings so we can enjoy your pictures!

@thehatchroanoke, @citymarketbldg and @downtownroanoke