Join a race or attend a competition this fall and winter at one of many many outoor happenings throughout the area. Take a look at a few of our high picks right here!
AUGUST
Previous Fiddlers’ Conference
August 8-13
Felts Park, Galax, Va.
Since 1935, musicians younger and outdated have gathered to alternate tunes, devices, tales, and traditions. Folks camp, eat, play music, and forge friendships. Along with the stage competitions, the jam periods within the car parking zone and tenting areas is not going to disappoint. An American custom in itself—The Previous Fiddlers’ Conference sponsored by Moose Lodge #722 in Galax, Va.
visitgalax.com
Go to historic Misplaced River State Park!
August 20
Mathias, W.Va.
Hike or get pleasure from a guided horseback journey to Cranny Crow Overlook. You’ll all the time keep in mind the view! Don’t miss the Misplaced River Traditional Gravel Problem & Rides, August 20! Proceeds will assist construct mountain bike trails within the park.
bikereg.com/lost-river-classic
SEPTEMBER
Beaver Dam Farm
Sunflower Pageant
September
Buchanan, Va.
The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Pageant is the biggest sunflower competition and vendor occasion on the East Coast. With over 100 handmade crafters, hay rides, music, youngsters’s actions, and over 600,000 sunflowers, there’s something for each age to get pleasure from.
BeaverDamSunflowers.com/occasions
Entrance Porch Fest
September 1-4
Spirithaven Farm, Stuart, Va.
This intimate gathering on the entrance porch to the Blue Ridge Mountains is ideal for households of all ages, seasoned competition goers, and first timers. With a whole volunteer workers this labor of affection raises funds for native charities.
charities.frontporchfest.com
Gears and Guitars Bike Race
September 11th of September
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Again for its ninth 12 months, one of many nation’s most prestigious biking occasions combines with dwell music for a weekend of thrilling racing, native driving, and a full weekend of FREE dwell music.
winstonsalemcycling.com
St. Charles Operating Pageant
September 10 St.
Charles, Md.
A flat, scenic occasion by way of St. Charles, beginning and ending on the Maryland Blue Crabs’ Regency Stadium. Individuals and the general public will get pleasure from a post-race occasion centered on the “Style of Southern Maryland” meals competition. Select from a 5k or a 10k distance. Individuals earn an Below Armour race shirt and finisher medal.
runstcharles.com
Patrick County Agricultural Truthful
September 13-17
Rotary Area, Stuart, Va.
The Patrick County Agricultural Truthful is held yearly at Rotary Area in Stuart, Va. Take pleasure in basic truthful rides, scrumptious meals, carnival video games on the halfway, dwell music, thrilling occasions just like the demolition derby, and look at the animals, produce, and paintings in competitors.
patrickcountyfair.com
New River Path Problem
Sept. 17
New River Path State Park, Va.
Lengthy-distance journey triathlon, 40-mile bike, 12.1-mile kayak, 1/2 marathon, in and alongside the New River Path.
virginiastateparks.gov
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross Cyclocross, Offered by Deschutes Brewery
September 17-18
Roanoke, Va.
Skilled and newbie cyclists race at Fallon Park, Virginia’s solely everlasting cyclocross course. The races will probably be live-streamed and in addition function a Deschutes Beer Backyard with meals vans, dwell music, and spectator occasions like a Beer Mile Relay, Doggie Cross, and Lil’ Belgians Youngsters Race.
gocrossrace.com
Virginia Regional Enduro and DH
September 17-18
Bryce Bike Park, Va.
Go Nuts Biking is internet hosting their first ever Virginia Regional Downhill and Enduro races at Bryce Bike Park September 17-18th. The Downhill race will probably be Saturday, Sept. seventeenth and the Enduro will probably be Sunday, Sept. 18th.
bryceresort.com/events-and-activities/occasions
2022 Valley View Arduous Cider Problem 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
Sept. 18
Sky Meadows State Park, Va.
Come benefit from the difficult routes of Sky Meadows State Park and Valley View Farm, dwelling of the Gnarled Orchard. These programs are knotty—a mixture of cross nation, path, and hills! Runners can also redeem their drink ticket for candy cider, juice, or soda. Walkers and leashed pets are welcome to attend this occasion. Now providing a digital run choice for individuals who can’t make it on race day.
bishopsevents.com
World Hen Pageant
September 22-25
Downtown London, Ky.
High-notch free leisure, thrilling amusement rides, outrageous contests, high quality craft and meals distributors, and the World’s Largest Skillet that cooks up mouth-watering fried rooster! Examine this
off your bucket record and be a part of us for a enjoyable and fabulous competition!
chickenfestival.com
NOC Visitor Appreciation Pageant
September 23, 10:00 a.m. – September 25, 6:00 p.m. Bryson Metropolis, N.C.
It’s again! One of many Nantahala Outside Heart’s most beloved occasions, Visitor Appreciation, is again in time for NOCs fiftieth 12 months of journey. Stuffed with nice gross sales, journey, paddling, dwell leisure, vendor cubicles, and extra, GAF is has been our hottest occasion for many years.
NOC.com
Dawson Pediatrics Peach Youngsters Triathlon
September 25
Alpharetta, Ga.
Alpharetta, Ga., will host the Dawson Pediatrics Peach Youngsters Triathlon on September 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wills Park. Delivering a high-quality youth triathlon expertise for the complete household—centered on FITNESS, FUN, and SAFETY.
awesomealpharetta.com
Bamboocycles DIY Workshop
September 30-October 2
Roanoke Boutique Lodge, Va.
First Bamboocycles workshop in america. Individuals construct their very own bamboo bike frames. A singular expertise for eco-friendly bike lovers who love a customized construct. Proprietor Diego Cardenas has been featured on Shark Tank and lauded by Standard Mechanics, as a pioneer in sustainable design.
bamboocycles.com/DIY
OCTOBER
Excessive Bridge Half Marathon & 5K
Oct. 1
Excessive Bridge Path State Park, Va.
The race will probably be held on an out-and-back course starting in Downtown Farmville on the Excessive Bridge Path State Park Plaza. The park is a rail to path conversion that’s vast, stage, and has little or no grade. The path floor consists of finely crushed, well-packed limestone. Excessive Bridge is almost a half mile lengthy and towers 125 toes above the Appomattox River.
runsignup.com/Race/VA/Farmville/HighBridgeHalfMarathon5k
James River Extremely Runs
Oct. 1
James River State Park, Va.
The primary Extremely to be held at James River State Park. Select from quite a lot of distances together with: 10 miler, 50k, 50-mile relay, and 50-mile solo.
virginiastateparks.gov
Bayport Basis Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Offered by Bon Secours
October 1-2
Hampton, Va.
Come run with J&A Racing on the Bayport Basis Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Offered by Bon Secours! Don’t be shellfish—crab your mates and scurry to Hampton for a fun-filled race weekend full with a quick quick course and a clawsome post-race shellebration!
Crawlincrabhalf.com
Anthem GO Exterior Pageant
October 14-16
Roanoke, Va.
A 3-day out of doors sports activities and music competition within the coronary heart of Roanoke. Pageant-goers strive new sports activities and demo out of doors gear, watch out of doors movies and professional athletes carry out, race for gear and glory, and join with the manufacturers and organizations who’re all about getting outdoors!
Roanokegofest.com
Baltimore Operating Pageant
October 15
Baltimore, Md.
Allure Metropolis’s Annual Operating Pageant affords races that by no means disappoint! From the furry cheerleaders at Maryland’s Zoo to the attractive end on the Baltimore Inside Harbor, runners are certain to have fairly the distinctive and memorable expertise. They’ll tour each nook of the town whereas tackling some difficult (but respectable!) hills that solely make the post-race festivities within the famed Inside Harbor all of the extra wonderful and definitely well-earned! Plus you stroll away with an Below Armour race shirt and a Crack the Crab medal to show it.
thebaltimoremarathon.com
Conquer the Mountain
October 15-16
Bryce 4 Season Resort, Va.
Two-day race sequence in and round Bryce Resort within the Shenandoah Valley, that includes a 4 and eight-hour nighttime Journey Race, 50k Extremely Marathon and Half Marathon, 42 & 31 Mile Mountain Bike Race/Trip, and 31 & 62 Mile Gravel Grinder Race/Trip!
rev3endurance.com
NOVEMBER
All the pieces Outside Fest
November 4-6
Simpsonville, S.C.
Outside lovers of all ages and talent ranges are invited to be a part of the primary All the pieces Outside Fest held at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, S.C. The three-day competition will showcase and have fun the Southeast’s hottest out of doors actions, together with mountaineering, biking, fishing, tenting, and far more.
everythingoutdoorfest.com
AEE Worldwide Experiential Schooling Convention
November 10-13
YMCA Blue Ridge Meeting, Black Mountain, N.C. or On-line
The Affiliation for Experiential Schooling’s fiftieth Convention affords 90+ workshops, three highly effective keynotes, a analysis symposium, enjoyable social occasions, and extra. With a whole lot of practitioners, lecturers, therapists, facilitators, and college students in attendance, you’ll study from leaders and innovators and uncover what’s doable in Experiential Schooling.
aee.org/2022-international-conference
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run/Stroll
November 13
Maryland
Don’t miss your solely probability to run or stroll throughout the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge which is usually closed to pedestrians. You may anticipate a enjoyable, well-managed occasion open to runners and walkers alike. The 10k course will traverse the eastbound span of the bridge from Anne Arundel County to Kent Island in Queen Anne’s county with parking and shuttles to the beginning obtainable from each side.
thebaybridgerun.com
Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Offered by Bon Secours
November 18-20
Norfolk, Va.
You had been mermaid for the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Offered by Bon Secours! Come seas the day by operating this lovely course by way of Downtown Norfolk, after which dance your tails off on the fintastic Publish Race Celebration in City Level Park!
norfolkharborhalf.com
Oxbow Extremely
November 26
St. Paul, Va.
The course consists of a five-mile loop circling the scenic Oxbow Lake, then a stretch of singletrack earlier than rising onto a big open subject on high of Sugar Hill. Individuals will move by the remnants of a French Settlement earlier than descending onto the path subsequent to the Clinch River, one of the vital biodiverse rivers in america. The path then merges again onto a mud street resulting in the beginning/end space.
Stpaulva.org
RECURRING
The Previous Fort Gateway Path System, Previous Fort, N.C.
The Previous Fort Gateway Path System’s Section I is open! Discover six miles of mixed-use path inside Pisgah Nationwide Forest. Hike, bike, or get pleasure from a shady backcountry equestrian path. Name us for info or discover path particulars on-line.
blueridgetraveler.com/points of interest/old-fort-gateway-trail-system
