Gundalow Racing

Location of Raymond R.

Where

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
Picnic Shelter 1

When

Sept. 1, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What is a gundalow?

These long wooden flatboats were used to haul merchandise down the Shenandoah River. The gundalow industry ended in the late 1800s, but the impact that the industry left on the valley has not been forgotten.

During this program, kids and families will get the chance to build their own gundalow! Each individual or team will have 30 minutes to build the best cardboard gundalow this world has ever seen. Once the 30 minutes are up, everyone will test their boat-building abilities during the great gundalow race!

For more information about this program, please email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov or call our interpretive office at (540) 622-2262.

River

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov