Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Pocahontas Premieres: The Embers ft. Craig Woolard

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Heritage Amphitheater

When

May 17, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard, return to open the 2024 season of Pocahontas Premieres! The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America, and every beach in between.

Don't miss out on this award-winning band; The Embers are proud to be the recipient of multiple 2022 Carolina Beach Music Awards: Group of the Year, Entertainer of the Year - Craig Woolard, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Production of the Year.

Save the date on your calendars and kick off the summer season with some great beach music at our Heritage Amphitheater. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $15 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.

photo of THE EMBERS band

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $15/person.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov