CELEBRATING MOUNTAIN HERITAGE AND THE CLINCH RIVER FOR 25 YEARS AND COUNTING!!!
Thursday, JUNE 1 –
SPECIAL EVENT at The Lyric Theater – Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra from 6:30-8pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023
At the Park
Midway Concessions & Vendors will be open starting at Noon
Wine Tent will feature local vineyards and beer starting at 3 pm
Duck Race tickets go on sale at the Red Caboose in the park
At UVa-Wise Oxbow Center
Photography Exhibit & Open House – 8 am-4 pm
On Russell Street
Mountain Heritage Museum 2-6 pm Local/regional history, artifacts & photography exhibits
On the Park Stage
Clinch River Idol Contest with Cash Prizes 4-5 pm; register at 3:30 pm
Music venue starts at 5 pm!!!
DANCE PARTY! 9-11 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 – STARTING 8 AM
Downtown
CLINCH RIVER FARMERS MARKET 8 am-Noon
Heart of Appalachia Visitor Center open 8 am-Noon
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE MUSEUM – open 2-6 pm
At the Lyric Theater
Changemakers of the SWVA Coalfields, 4 pm, a new documentary film; there will be a discussion afterwards – free to the public
At UVa-Wise Oxbow Center
Protography Exhibit & Open House – 10 am-5 pm
At Oxbow Lake
KID’S FISHING TOURNAMENT 9 am-Noon; prizes awarded
5K Race beginning at 5 pm; registration at 4:30 pm; fee required Contact yellolab@msn.com or online here to register. Trophies & ribbons awarded.
CLINCH RIVER STATE PARK – TBA
At the Red Caboose @ the Park
CLINCH RIVER ADVENTURES tube float trips and kayak trips, no reservations need to be made on this day. Also Take a chance on a Lucky Duck $2. Proceeds will go to the local food bank.
At the Boat Launch @ the Park
RAISING BABY MUSSELS DEMONSTRATION presented by Team Estonoa 10 am-2 pm READ MORE
At Vencil Learning Center @ Wetlands Estonoa
Tours 2-4 pm
On the Little League Field
KID’S DAY WITH RIDES & GAMES 12-3 pm
Disney Princesses will be on hand
Main Event Wrestlers will be dressed up and in the park for photos & autographs 12-3 pm; the match has been cancelled however
In The Park
Craft and food vendors, games, and more
MAGIC OF JOSEPH YOUNG 10 am-8 pm
PETTING ZOO 12 noon – 4 pm
Wine Tent will feature local vineyards and beer
The Salt Man will demonstrate saltmaking techniques
At The Western Front Hotel
Southwestminster Dog Show 5 pm
Registration at 4:30 pm
Trophy and ribbons will be awarded
At Spearhead Trails – Mountain View Trail System
June 3rd is National Trails Day, and we will be having our free trail day for all trails on the same date. Even though admission is free, all riders are required to fill out a liability waiver at our headquarters in Coeburn or at one of our local retailers. Rangers will be patrolling each trail system to ensure everyone has a valid waiver. Anyone without a waiver will be asked to leave the trail to fill out the required waiver form.
On the Park Stage & Dance Floor
CENTER STAGE CLOGGERS 1-2 pm
MAGIC OF JOSEPH YOUNG STAGE SHOW 4:30-5 pm
So You Think You Can Dance Contest –
9-9:15 pm Trophy awarded for Youth & Adult winners