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JRSP 25th Anniversary Celebration

Location of James River State Park in Virginia

Where

James River State Park, 104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553.
Shelter #4/IDA viewing area

When

June 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Help us celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James River State Park!

Join us for a day-long celebration that will include cake, barbecue, music, river activities, a car show, free wagon rides, and much more. A free shuttle service will also be running the day of to assist folks on and off the river. Stick around until 9 p.m. for a special night sky viewing program. Please contact the James River State Park for more details.

10 a.m. - Kick-off: Float the river with 40 tubes available on a first come, first serve basis. 
12 to 5 p.m. - Special displays around Shelter #4, including car show, demonstrations, food trucks, children's activities.
1 p.m. - Cake cutting/door prize drawing at Shelter#4.
1 to 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.

*Free shuttle service provided from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for those floating the river. 

photo of park picnic tables

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email Address: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

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