This year, GO Fest is extending our support beyond Virginia to help our outdoor friends in Western North Carolina who were devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Proceeds from this year’s GO Outside Festival beer sales will continue to fund vital local initiatives like Project Outside and Blue Ridge Offroad Cyclists. But we’re also dedicating a portion of the proceeds to hurricane relief efforts for the outdoor community of Western North Carolina, with a donation to the Outdoor Business Alliance of  Western North Carolina.

Temperatures are dropping so we’re also asking for your help in collecting winter clothing items for those affected by the recent hurricane, in both Virginia and North Carolina. If you have jackets, fleeces, hats, socks, or other warm clothing, please drop them off at the big yellow tent in the Elmwood Amphitheater Beer Garden. Your generosity will go a long way in supporting those who need it most this winter season.

Thank you for making a difference and showing the true spirit of our outdoor community!