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25th Anniversary of James River State Park

Saturday June 22, 2024 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
James River State Park104 Green Hill DriveGladstone VA

Description

Help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of James River State Park on June 22 with a full day of fun!

Starting at 10 a.m. we're hosting an anniversary event featuring cake, barbecue, music, river activities, a car show, free wagon rides and much more.

10 a.m. Event kickoff, featuring free tubing* for the first 40 visitors.
12-5 p.m. Car show, demonstrations, food trucks & children’s activities around shelter 4.
1 p.m. Cake cutting/door prize drawing* at shelter 4.
1-4 p.m. Free wagon rides starting at shelter 4.
3 p.m. Friends of James River State Park Duck Race at the canoe landing.
7 p.m. Live music at the amphitheater.
 9 p.m. Dark Sky Program at shelter 4.

*Stop by the contact station to receive your ticket for the door prize drawing. The drawing will begin at 1 p.m. at shelter 4. You must be present to win.
*Free tubing is limited to the first 40 visitors to arrive at the canoe landing. This float is from the canoe landing to Dixon landing with a shuttle service provided.

Check PDF map of the park at the website so you can find shelter 4, canoe landing and amphitheater (road signs will help guide you as well): https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river

Stay until 9 p.m. for a special night sky viewing program that will be worth the wait.

We're also offering a free shuttle service for visitors who want to float the river during the day.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free

How

Come to James River State Park

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