The Great Outdoors Event

Get ready for an exhilarating celebration of nature and adventure! Join us at Camp Rocktown for an unforgettable afternoon brimming with inspiring stories, immersive educational experiences, and a thrilling lineup of outdoor recreation activities for all ages—plus some fantastic live music and an Appalachian Trail 100-year anniversary celebration.

A part of downtown Harrisonburg's annual Best.Weekend.Ever. festival, The Great Outdoors Event will showcase the best outdoor recreation activities that Harrisonburg and the Valley has to offer. Featuring multiple Outdoor Recreation Zones, each with unique hands-on activities, workshops and skills building challenges.

Under the Main Stage tent, enjoy live music and a 100 year birthday celebration for the Appilachian Trail.

Join us for this free, fun, and festive event!

Take Your Picture with A Black Bear - Find the Salamander Box - Learn How to Pack an Overnight Pack - Running Strides Check - Fly Tying - Fly Casting - Fur Trunk - Track Identification - Coloring Sheets - Tent Setup Contest - More to Come!

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing | Massanutten Trout Unlimited | Department of Wildlife Resources | Wild Guyde

Walkabout Outfitter | Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) | Patomic Appalachain Trail Club | Harrisonburg's Community Gear Library

VA Momentum | Magnum Opus Coaching | Purcell Park Run | Sole Focus Running

Build Our Park | Shenandoah National Park | Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley | Shandoah National Park Trust

Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) | Bluestone Bike & Run | Shenandoah Bicycle Company

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