Ready to party like it's 2019? Well, we are not too far away from celebrating the new year and what could be a more natural place to celebrate than in a Virginia State Park? Plus, add in a magical escape and you might even find a fairy stone or two while you're here.

We have three excellent reasons while you'll want to spend New Year's Eve at Fairy Stone State Park this year. 

1. | NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

Dance right into the New Year and party like it's 2019

Where could be a more natural place to celebrate the dawning of the New Year than in a state park? The 8th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at Fairy Stone State Park will once again be held in Fayerdale Hall beginning at 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. You and your friends can dance, laugh, and ring the new year in to the sounds of a local DJ. Party favors and refreshments provided. Punch will be available for the midnight toast or you may bring your own adult beverage (beer or wine only please). $15/person.

You can pay at the door for the event, but pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register for this event, please call the park office at 276-930-2424. This event is not recommended for children. 

2. | MAKE IT A GETAWAY

Cabins are available so you can be onsite for the celebration and first day hike

Rent a cabin at the park so you can enjoy the NY's party, and be there for the First First Day Hike after cooking up a hot breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes in the cabin. Every cabin at Fairy Stone State Park has a fireplace, full kitchen, beds with all linens, bathroom, heat and porches. There is a 2-night minimum stay.

Learn more about the cabins here, check availability here or to reserve online, or call 800-933-7275 to book your getaway today.

3. | START THE NEW YEAR OUT ON THE RIGHT FOOT

Enjoy a Ranger Led Hike or tackle one of the trails on your own

Join us for our Annual First Day Hike. You can hike on your own or join us for a fun Ranger led hike. This year we will meet at the Stuart's Knob Trail parking lot at 10 a.m. where a park ranger will guide you on a mile-long hike though the Stuart's Know trails system while sharing the history of the park through the years. From the Native Americans to present day operations, with special history of the iron mines in the mountain. The program will last about an hour.

Parking fees are waved for the First Day Hike and the first 100 visitors will receive a First Day Hikes bumper sticker. And make sure you check out our New Year Challenge and First Day Hike Photo Contest. The Grand Prize is a $500 gift certificate for both, plus other prizes will be awarded.

BONUS

Bring home a treasure from your visit

You also have the opportunity to hunt for fairy stones when you visit the park. This is another method to get outside and enjoy the woods with the ones you love. Plus you might even find a real gem, learn more about hunting these mythical little stones here.

Fairy Stone State Park is 30 minutes from Martinsville Virginia and less than an hour from Roanoke, click here for a Google Map.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., six hours (from Washington, DC); Richmond, four hours; Tidewater/ Norfolk/Virginia Beach, five hours; Roanoke, one hour

Don't miss out on the fun, call 800-933-7275 to get this party started!