Roanoke lists Paws For Purpose Drag Show benefit for Oct. 17

ROANOKE — The City of Roanoke lists a Paws For Purpose Drag Show benefit for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Highland Park Dog Park and Amphitheater.

According to the city calendar, all profits from the benefit will go to Angels of Assisi. The listing says the event will include vendors and a couple of food trucks, with the main program featuring Queen and King performers.

The official listing does not specify admission details, a parking plan, a weather policy or a contact person. People planning to attend should check the city calendar before leaving for any updates.

This is a forward-looking community-calendar notice. It does not describe attendance, event conditions or the final performer lineup beyond the information in the city listing.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Roanoke special-events calendar, checked Oct. 16, 2026. The accompanying GetStarNews artwork is an original illustrative editorial graphic showing a symbolic park amphitheater, benefit emblem, vendors and food truck; it does not depict actual attendees or the specific event setup.