

Your weekend of fun in the mountains!

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Clinch River Festival... a weekend of fun in the mountains!

Your weekend of fun in the mountains!
WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL
May 29, 30 & 31
2025
Plan now to
join your friends and
family at the best festival
in SW Virginia!
CELEBRATING MOUNTAIN HERITAGE AND THE
CLINCH RIVER
FOR 27 YEARS AND COUNTING!!!
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE...
FRIDAY - MAY 30 STARTING AT 3 PM
At the Park
Midway Food & Craft Concessions will be open starting at 3 pm
Wine Tent will feature local vineyards and craft beer starting at 3 pm
Duck Race Tickets go on sale at the Red Caboose!
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​​On the Park Stage
"Clinch River Idol" Talent Contest kicks off the music entertainment on stage - starts at 4 pm with registration starting at 3:30 pm!!!
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SATURDAY - MAY 31 STARTING AT 8 AM
Downtown
CLINCH RIVER FARMERS MARKET 8 am-Noon
"Southwestminster" Dog Show at the Western Front Hotel - starts at 5 pm: registration begins at 4:30 pm. Dogs must be on a leash. Trophy and ribbons to be awarded. No fee to enter.
Heart of Appalachia Visitor Center Open House 8 am -Noon
Mountain Heritage Museum - TBA
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At Oxbow Lake
KID'S FISHING TOURNAMENT 9 am-Noon; Bring your own fishing pole; bait will be provided. Trophies & prizes will be awarded. Registration at 9 am. Clinch River State Park rangers will be on hand.
5K RUN/WALK Race will begin at 5 pm. There is a registration fee. Register at 4:30 pm or in advance by calling 276-971-6464 or email yellolab@msn.com.
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At the Red Caboose at the Park
CLINCH RIVER ADVENTURES tube float trips and kayak trips, first-come, first-served-no reservations. Also Take a chance on a Lucky Duck - Proceeds will go to the local food bank.
​​Duck Race Tickets on sale at the Red Caboose!
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On the Little League Field
​KID'S DAY WITH RIDES & GAMES 1-4 pm
MAIN EVENT WRESTLING!!! 4:30-6:30 pm
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In The Park
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY conducted by the 1st VA Calvary, Company D, Washington Rifles & Camp #840, Sons of Confederate Veterans at 11 am.
Living History demonstrations and artifacts on display on the riverbank
Craft and Food Concessions, games, and more
Wine Tent will feature local vineyards and craft beer starting at 3 pm
Disney Princesses will be on hand
Petting Zoo hosted by Donkeyville Stables 12-4 pm
Kids Train Rides
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On Spearhead Trails
Mountain View Trails will be open - permits required
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On the Park Stage & Dance Floor
Center Stage Cloggers 1-2 pm
See the Music lineup for more!
THE MUSIC...
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THURSDAY - MAY 29
At The Lyric Theater - Downtown
Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra Concert & Reception 6:30 pm... READ MORE
FRIDAY - MAY 30
On the Park Stage
"CLINCH RIVER IDOL" TALENT CONTEST kicks off the music entertainment on stage - starts at 4 pm with registration starting at 3:30 pm!!! 4 - 5 pm
Registration begins at 3:30 pm
THE GREAT BIG HUG 5 - 6:30 pm
BRITTANY MULLINS BAND 7 - 8 pm
IMAGINE! Dance Party!!! 8:30 - 10 pm
​SATURDAY - MAY 31
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On the Park Stage
THE KINGS MESSENGERS 2 - 3 pm
*BLUEGRASS CIRCLE 3-4 pm
RON SHORT & THE POSSUM PLAYBOYS 5-6:30 pm
SHAWN STONE BAND 7 - 8 pm
SIX GUN Dance Party!!! 8:30 - 10 pm
"So You Think You Can Dance" Contest
8:30-8:45 pm Register at park stage 8 pm​



NAMED A TOP 10
SPRING FESTIVAL
IN VIRGINIA!
DON'T MISS OUT!!!

