Events

events

Membership meetings, events, festivals, fairs and more are a terrific way to complement your visit to southwest Virginia and your adventure on the Virginia Creeper Trail! You’ll find no shortage of local and regional events awaiting you throughout the year, right here in southwest Virginia. In addition, we maintain a list of events such as 5k’s, memorial races, and other activities on the trail, as well as events the Virginia Creeper Trail Club organizes for you.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, October 5, 2019 · Taylor Read Memorial Ride -- Mark your calendars now!

Where: Alvarado Park
Details: Join us for fun, food and music along the river in Alvarado for the Annual Rails to River Ride for Taylor…Support the Creeper! The Read family hosts this popular annual event to celebrate the life of their son Taylor, and to continue to support a lasting legacy in his name. The day begins with a ride from the trail head in Abingdon to Alvarado where lunch and live music begin at noon at the beautiful, one-of-a-kind shelter built with donations in Taylor’s name.