Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA holds several special events throughout 2010 including a night owl mountain bike race in May, a family fun day and bike ride through Smyth County in June, and an arts and crafts festival in July featuring over 100 artists. Other events include a dog show in June, a fall bike race in October, and a backyard camping program in June.

1. Hungry Mother State Park
Special Events 2010
2854 Park Blvd (276) 781-7400
Marion, VA 24354 www.virginiastateparks.gov
May July
22 - Night Owl Race
16-18 Arts and Crafts Festival
The mountain bike race will
Sponsored by the Art League of Marion
o er a fast, fun course for anexciting night A juried arts and crafts show with vendors
of double track riding and racing. from the entire region. More than 100
For more information (276)781-7400 artists display various types of art.
For more information call (276) 781-7400
June
5 - Family Fun Day & Bike Smyth County 24 - Waggin at the Lake
Sponsored by the Chamber of Sponsored Promised Land Animal Rescue
Commerce of Smyth Co. If you are entering your pooch or just
The event is designed to give back to the community. watchingthem, you will love this event.
The Carp Tournament begins at 8:00 AM. All sh must be Categories ranging from Cutest Puppy
weighted in by 12:00 PM. $1 fee for the tournament. to Owner/Pet Look-Alike. Concessions
Hot dogs and drinks available. Prizes will be given to will be available for owners and pets.
the largest sh is each age category. For more information call (276) 685-6310
The Chamber provides two di erent
bike routes through Smyth Co. One route
is designed for families and the
October
other designed for more adventurous riders. 23 - Fall Fear Bike Race
There is a charge to participate.
For more information (276) 783-3161 Sponsored by the Friends of Hungry Mother
The race has categories for beginners, sport, and
26 - Great American Backyard Campout expert/pro riders around the trails of the park.
Don’t miss this day full of easy fun outdoor For more information call (276) 781-7400
programs including backyard crafts,
geocaching, shing and a traditional camp re
complete with hot dogs and marshmallows.
For more information cal 276-781-7400.
For information about
these and all other
programs at
Hungry Mother State Park,
please call 276-781-7400