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.

Appalachian Heritage Festival

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Lakeview Lawn

When

Oct. 9, 2021. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in Appalachian history on a beautiful fall day while you wander from booth to booth learning new, but old skills. We will have artisans demonstrating basket weaving, Appalachian toy making, broom making, leather working, and more. Enjoy presentations at the gazebos as various Virginia Master Naturalists talk about edible/medicinal plants, Native Americans from the area, Virginia Wildlife and Appalachian Horror. Stay and hear campfire stories from a professional storyteller over a warm campfire to chase the chill of the cool October evening away. Don't forget to ride the wagon pulled by an antique tractor up to our pumpkin field to pick out a pumpkin to carve. Donations are appreciated.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov