GO Fest is all about you trying new things. Stop by the demo pool and try out kayaking? Stop by the bike village where you can demo a bike and even go on a group ride. We do our best to capture all of the opportunities to try things out here on this page, but there is a lot more hidden within the festival…you just have to Wander. Explore. Discover.
Just moved here and seeking outdoorsy friends? Looking for connection and tired of swiping right? Or just an adventurous spirit in search of like-minded companions? You’re invited to join us at GO Fest for the Meet Me Outside Mixer! Don your...
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Trail Work with Oboz at the Adventure Outpost Looking to join trail enthusiasts and give back to Explore Park's mountain bike trails? The Oboz Trail Day at Explore Park will be perfect for both beginners and experienced trail workers alike. ...
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Trail Work with Oboz at Mill Mountain Looking to join trail enthusiasts and support Mill Mountain's ecosystem? Join fellow park and plant enthusiasts for invasive species removal work at Mill Mountain Park! Roanoke Parks and Recreation will be hosting a...
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The Paddle Sports Demo Pool is your opportunity to try out kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards from several different vendors. Always a GO Fest favorite! Be sure to bring a towel and dry clothes. We'll have boats from Verus...
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Stop by the Snowshoe Mountain tent, grab some swag, and try an Aeroski Power Pro machine. Get the feeling like your on the slopes. Participants will be required to sign a waiver in order to use the machines. https://tryaeroski.com/products/the-power-pro?variant=42584475697306
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Two or more contestants answer trail trivia questions and work their way up the Appalachian Trail board from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. The first to get to Maine wins.
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Hang out in the Cardinal Lounge and chat with our expert mechanics. Ask your technical questions or just hang out and get to know the team. You can also see if you can change a flat the fastest or guess...
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Bears - Oh My! Yes, Virginia, we have black bears! They in fact need all of us helping to keep them safe and healthy. Visit our Roanoke Valley - Virginia Master Naturalists booth to test your bear knowledge while playing...
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Join Chaotic Forager on a guided outdoor walk, where you'll learn how to identify several edible plants and mushrooms. Bring a notebook, a pen, and a basket for your finds, and learn to see the forest through new eyes and...
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Make your own DIY bird nesting ball for decorative or outdoor use with Nature’s Classroom at Explore Park.
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Join Cardinal Bicycle and Cane Creek for a fun and challenging 2-3 hour gravel ride. We will all head out from the Adventure Outpost at Explore Park to some local favorite gravel roads. Expect a mix of pavement and gravel...
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Join us for an intermediate to advanced mountain bike ride on the trails at Explore Park. This ~1.5 hour ride will explore our favorite trails and be back in time to be first in line to demo a mountain bike...
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Join a fun 1.5 to 2 hour intermediate road ride starting from the Cardinal GO Fest Booth to some of our favorite roads in Roanoke. This ride will include climbing and is appropriate for intermediate and advanced riders. This is...
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This ride explores mountain bike trails, gravel roads, and as little asphalt as possible as we meander our way along the local trail systems. You can ride a mountain bike, a mountain e-bike or maybe—just maybe—a gravel bike. This is...
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Sponsored by Blue Ridge Grotto and the Cave Conservancy Foundation, come check out an incredible mobile cave exhibit that is visiting Roanoke from Colorado! Be prepared to put on a special caving helmet, and crawl and climb through 150 feet...
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Create your own eco-friendly re-usable tote bag with Grateful Gypsy! We'll supply the materials and inspiration. You'll need to bring your creativity and imagination. Take your eco-friendly re-usable packable tote with you to the market or into nature to help...
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Come and play this high-energy simulation game for all ages. Transform into one of many creek insects and meet environmental dangers to survival. Participants will race through an obstacle course that represents the impact of environmental stressors – like pollution...
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This activity is not only a chance to design your dream campervan but also an opportunity to dive into the world of creative travel solutions, meet like-minded individuals, and leave with a personalized design that could inspire your next adventure....
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Join the RMA crew for a special GO Fest addition of our Views & Brews E-Bike Tour! We will start at our shop (NOT OUR GO FEST TENT) and get all geared up, going over how to use the e-bikes....
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Come down to the Roanoke Mountain Adventures tent to demo an e-bike. RMA will bring an assortment of their e-bikes available from Benno, Tern, Marin,Priority, RadPower, & Velotric. Helmets and liability waivers are required prior to riding. Bikes are available...
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Try a Specialized Vado or Como! These e-bikes are perfect for Greenway adventures, commuting, family rides, getting around town, and more. These bikes are life changing. Don’t believe us? Give one a try and find out. Bring your own helmet, or...
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For the ultimate aquatic experience, try out our Endless Pool Swim Spas, or cold plunge challenge at GO Fest 2024! Endless Pools offer a smarter, more versatile way to live that incorporates fun, and targeted fitness to upgrade your home...
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Come down to the Roanoke Mountain Adventures tent to have your kids demo one of our bikes. We will be drawing one lucky winner from each day of GO Fest to take a bike home with them! RMA will have...
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Girl Scouts are hosting Gaga Ball, this is an activity open for all to come and enjoy together. Game rules and a moderator supplied for maximum fun!
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Use what3words and locate the hidden Geocaches around Explore Park!
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Roanoke Disc Golf is hosting a putting event at Riverside Village at Explore Park on October 19th. Bring your glow discs, glow sticks, flashlights, and putt up the night. We will provide putters for those who need them along with...
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Join Oboz and Suzanne Neale from the Appalachain Trail Conservancy for a beginner-friendly hike on Mill Mountain. Park at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center Hike is just over 1 mile, and easy. Be prepared for rocks, dirt path, and greenway....
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Join our Outdoor Services team for a guided hike inside of Explore Park. We'll meet at Journey's End and have a leisurely hour-long hike from the greenway construction to Rutrough Point. Wear comfortable footwear and bring a water bottle!
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Bring your besties for trails and treats with Trail Sisters Blue Ridge! We’ll meet at the bottom of Walnut Road (Blue Cow Ice Cream) to hike up the Old Road and jump onto Monument Trail, which we’ll travel on until we...
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Spin the wheel, land on a horticulture topic, and answer questions about the topic. Topics to include native plants, tree identification, invasive species... Also, visit the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western and participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt in the...
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Saturday: Energizing Hustle Flow With Lauren Carpenter Kickstart your day with a 60-minute vinyasa flow. This breath to movement practice will bring the energy, build some heat, and empower you to take on the day! Sunday: Sunrise Slow Flow With...
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Make your own DIY fall themed decorative leaf gnome with Nature's Classroom at Explore Park.
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Come check us out! We'll have whimsical, nature-inspired, eco-friendly, multi-sensory, and open-ended outdoor pop-up young children's play areas and baby care spaces.
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Join us at the Roanoke Master Gardener Association’s booth for a fun, hands-on activity where you can make your very own seed ball! We’ll provide everything you need—wildflower seeds, clay, and water—to create these compact, eco-friendly mini gardens. Seed balls...
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Join our “Trail Chef” to experience and learn about an assortment of sweets and confections that go beyond the norm of S’mores for your next camping, bikepacking or backpacking trip.
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Cardinal Bicycle and Santa Cruz will have a fleet of full suspension mountain bikes for you to try out on the trails. Choose from a Santa Cruz Hightower, the no-fuss-do-it-all bike, or try a Santa Cruz Bronson, for a fun...
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Cardinal Bicycle and Specialized will have a fleet of full suspension mountain bikes for you to try out on the trails. Choose from a Specialized Epic 8 EVO, the fastest downcountry bike in the world, or try the Stumpjumper 15,...
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The Outdoor Fitness Circuit activity will consist of an Outdoor Youth and Adult Fitness Circuit that will be a timed circuit of 5 - 6 station which will include Sled Push, Medicine Ball Slam, Battle Rope Burpees, Sledge Hammer Tire...
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One of our favorite activities at Camp Bethel is spending time exploring and playing in the creek! During creek play, campers look for creek critters, cool off, explore, and rock paint! Did you know you can turn seemingly plain rocks...
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The Silent Disco is back this year! DJs spinning tunes to wireless headphones - it’s something you just have to experience to fully understand. Bring your friends and grab a pair of headphones to join the best dance party in...
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How fast can you stuff a sleeping bag? Find out for your chance to win a weekend of camping at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing!
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Noke Van co. invites you to spike, serve, and smash your way to victory at our Spikeball Tournament! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rookie eager to try your hand at this exciting sport, this tournament promises a day...
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Come try trail running with Trail Sisters Blue Ridge! We'll teach you the basics on a short, easy effort run. Please bring water and a sturdy pair of shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. The run will be 2-3...
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Join Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team members Elena & Jessie for a fun, educational, and interactive game of hopscotch to learn what makes a surface durable or not and how to move through natural areas while protecting the land, vegetation...
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Treetop Quest is a family adventure for ages four and up, with progressively challenging aerial obstacles guaranteed to provide a thrill like you’ve never experienced! Adventurers soar through the forest on Tarzan swings, traverse cargo nets, balance on tightropes and...
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Treetop Quest is a family adventure for ages four and up, with progressively challenging aerial obstacles guaranteed to provide a thrill like you’ve never experienced! Adventurers soar through the forest on Tarzan swings, traverse cargo nets, balance on tightropes and...
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Come loosen up with an accessible, yet challenging yoga flow. We will focus on breathing, strengthening poses, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. If you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, there is something here for you. This...
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Come loosen up with an accessible, yet challenging yoga flow. We will focus on breathing, strengthening poses, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. If you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, there is something here for you. This...
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This may be a Wild Gear Chase but don't worry--even if you're slow, you'll catch some sweet stuff. From water bottles and hats to bigger prizes like a bike, tents and SUPs, and everything in between, everyone walks away with...
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