Star City Strongman

08/24/2026

⭐VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!⭐

We need volunteers for Star City Strongman + StrongFest on Nov. 7 at Riverdale Village!

It takes a LOT of people to pull this day off, and we could use help with setup, athlete support, Strongman events, StrongFest activities, cleanup and all the random things that inevitably pop up along the way.

There are multiple volunteer duties and shifts that allow you to serve, but also enjoy the day. Volunteers will also get a StrongFest volunteer T-shirt and goodie bag as a small thank-you for giving us part of your Saturday.

Volunteer here:
https://bit.ly/2026-strongfest-volunteers

And yes, convincing your friends to volunteer with you is absolutely encouraged. 😇💪

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities on November 6 and November 7, with varying time commitments. All volunteers will receive: - An event T-shirt (**Please note: T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after Oct. 9**) - A goodie bag - Snacks & water throughout the day If you need a Letter of Service c...

08/24/2026

Star City StrongFest is Roanoke's annual celebration of strength sports, community wellness and local impact.

07/03/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

Our friends at Serious Steel Fitness have put together an awesome prize pack for one lucky Star City Strongman competitor!

💪 Figure 8 Straps
🦵 Neoprene Knee Sleeves
✋ Liquid Chalk

A $60 value!

Here's how to enter:

✅ Register for Star City Strongman by July 10 using code SSF2026 to save $5 on your registration + be entered into the SSF Prize Pack drawing

Register here: https://bit.ly/11th-annual-scs

A huge thank you to Serious Steel Fitness for always supporting our athletes and the sport we all love. Companies like theirs help make events like this possible. If you believe in growing the strength community, support the businesses that support the sport. Visit SSF at www.serioussteel.com.

⏰ Don't wait - this giveaway ends July 10! Winner will be notified by email and announced on the page.

06/08/2026

⭐Attention Star City Strongman Athletes! ⭐

See below for important info. More details to come about the event VERY soon! We'll have another event group for athlete updates, but please respond 'Going' to the 4th Annual Star City StrongFest event to be updated on all the festivities we'll have for you and your families and friends to enjoy outside of the competition.

There is only ONE early bird registration left, so go get it before someone else does! If you are a member of the following groups, please message the page or email [email protected] BEFORE registering: law enforcement, first responders, military (active or veteran), adaptive, mental health provider.

Here's to year 11! 💪 Register at: bit.ly/11th-annual-scs

10/04/2025

Throwback to last Saturday: 🔥💪🎉

The rain threatened the day, but we did it anyway. 🤪 THANK YOU to our VOLUNTEERS! 👏

Along with barrels, chains and other weird strongman things, there were:

✅ 23 vendors bringing wellness, fitness and local flavor.
✅ 50+ volunteers powering every detail, moving nearly 10 tons of equipment.
✅ 40 amateur + 25 pro athletes from 7 countries and 13 states throwing down
✅ Competition judging by absolute LEGENDS
✅ Over 1,000 people filling Elmwood Park

✨ Highlights: StrongKidz Zone by the Play for All Foundation bringing recreation to everyone, Dash Flash Mob with the Rescue Mission of Roanoke celebrating 20 years of "Move your feet so others can eat," Roanoke Taekwondo demos creating awareness for anti-bullying + su***de, Star City Foam Flingers (not Slingers OR Fingers) with custom blasters and club info, Roanoke City Police Department supporting the Hero Division athletes, first responders staffing our First Aid tent from Burton Center for Arts & Technology + Radford University Emergency Services program, naloxone training by the Roanoke Valley Collective Response empowering people to save lives. ✨

All powered by the Star City Strong Foundation - the nonprofit grown because of your feedback. We're steady working to reduce barriers to strength sports + active communities, while championing the link between movement and mental wellness.

10 years of strength behind us. The next chapter is already loading. 👀🌟

📸: Devin Cutter Photography

🤍 Platinum Sponsor:

💛 Gold Sponsors:





Blue Ridge Racing
Railport Services

🔥 StrongFuel Sponsor:


🩶 Silver Sponsors:





Sweeter with a Cookie
Lichtenstein Law Group

💪 Official StrongPartners:










Hype Crew: pps

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09/28/2025

Kind Brew Coffee Co. is literally the KINDEST. 💜 Stop by their new shop for a beverage and some strong savings! ✨☕

09/25/2025

⭐LAST CHANCE! 👈

Our raffle closes at 5 p.m.! Drawing is at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets before it's over for your chance to win some really awesome prizes!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/star-city-strongfest-raffle

09/25/2025

We have a few volunteer spots that just opened up for loaders on Saturday morning! If you're up for it, please fill this form out: https://bit.ly/2025-strongfest-volunteers

09/24/2025

👉 DON'T MISS THIS!!

Our online raffle ends TOMORROW at 5 p.m. Win a prize package valued up to $450! ✨

💪We will have the drawing at 6:45 p.m. tomorrow evening with Gold's Gym and Buff Stuff Supplements!

Get those tickets while you still can!

⭐ Proceeds benefit our growing nonprofit, the Star City Strong Foundation. ⭐