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Harvest Celebration at the Historic Village of Foster Falls
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
When
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the harvest season and see history in action at the historic village of Foster Falls. This is a free event, so drop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Inn at Foster Falls will have a special lunch menu available for purchase. See you there!
Free, Family-Friendly Activities:
Pumpkin Bingo
Face painting
Hayrides
Corn husk doll crafts
Jack Tales storytime
Corn-hole
& more!
Living History Demonstrations:
Blacksmith & Ferriers
Fiber spinning
Dutch oven cooking
Whittling
Shingle making
Pottery
& more!
More to Enjoy:
Live music
Appalachian Dance
This festival is sponsored by the Friends of New River Trail. As the date nears, a detailed schedule will be posted on the events page and Friends of New River Trail Facebook page.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Festival | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event
Additional dates
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - April 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Hiwassee - April 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Dannelly - May 10, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - May 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Pulaski - June 20, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Foster Falls - June 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - June 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Hike - Ivanhoe - July 12, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - Aug. 10, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Foster Falls - Aug. 30, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Dannelly - Sept. 6, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - Sept. 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fall Leaf ID Hike - Oct. 19, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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