Park Calendar and Special Events
Spring Elk Tours Start
The Spring Elk Tours are a relaxing viewing experience. The tours are offered only on select dates, and departure times and meeting locations are displayed when booking. We travel to the site where the Elk where orginally released in Buchanan County. This is your chance not only to view the Elk but also to learn about their history. We provide a boxed lunch and water. It is $40 per person.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast at the Rhododendron Lodge! We will have a full breakfast buffet, and during this time, the Easter Bunny will be waiting to take pictures with the kids and give out gift bags full of candy! This is the beginning of a fun, fast-paced day ending in the Easter Egg Hunt on Potters Knoll.
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ATV Scavenger Egg Hunt
Eggs will be hidden on Spearhead Trails with hints to find the next egg to receive a ticket and win a prize. (All eggs must be found to receive a ticket!) The winner is announced at 4 pm, and the winner must still be on site.
- $10 per person
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Breaks Park Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt starts with Breakfast with the Bunny, then the Easter Egg Hunt, where your kids can win prizes. Be sure to check your eggs for slips of paper that correspond with a prize! The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:30am and all eggs are normally found withing 20-30 minutes. It’s important to arrive early to this one folks!
This event is held at Potter’s Knoll, directly across the street from the Chafin Lodge and Rhododendron Restaurant. Look for the event signs for parking.
More information about prizes and age categories will be posted closer to the event on the Breaks Interstate Park Facebook. Make sure to follow us to stay up to date on this event and more at the Breaks!
Camper Appreciation Week
Campers who make reservations during this week will receive a 50% discount on their campsite.
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Mother's Day Dinner
Allow us to do the cooking for you and your loved ones this holiday. Join us for a full buffet spread of holiday classics and treats, or try something new for your taste buds to savor. The buffet menu will be released approximately 1 month in advance. Check it out on our website or Facebook page. Reservations will be available after the menu is released and may be made by contacting the front desk at (276) 865-4413 ext. 0.
Waterpark Opens for the Season!
Splash in the Park! is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please check our website for hours and days of operation.
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Mountain Craft Show
Join us as we highlight artisans from the Appalachian region. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase handmade crafts and homemade food items. Artisans will also be on hand to demonstrate their craft and interact with guests. This event will be held in the area around the Visitor Center. Vendor applications are not open yet, but once they are can be accessed at, at this link
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Howl at the Moon Night Ride
This night ride is set up to support the Buchanan County Humane Society and everything they do to support our local shelters. In the past, we have either taken dog/cat food or an entry fee of $20 per machine to go straight to the humane society.
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Storytelling with Dora Wallace! Comedy Style
We are very happy to welcome back Dora Wallace! Dora is a local artist and storyteller who will be doing some comedic storytelling at the Amphitheatre! If you participated in our Halloween storytelling last year, Dora was the star of the show, giving an incredible performance. This is a free event.
Bring camp chairs, snacks, and anything else you need to be comfortable on the stone seats at the Amphitheatre.
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Father's Day Dinner
Allow us to do the cooking for you and your loved ones this holiday. Join us for a full buffet spread of holiday classics and treats, or try something new for your taste buds to savor. The buffet menu will be released approximately 1 month in advance. Check it out on our website or Facebook page. Reservations will be available after the menu is released and may be made by contacting the front desk at (276) 865-4413 ext. 0.
Freedom Night Ride to Grundy
This night ride is set up to ride to Grundy to enjoy the Fireworks!
- $20 per machine
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The Shanghai Nickles Memorial 22nd Annual McClure River Kiwanis Car & Truck Show
Registration takes place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The entry fee is $20 per vehicle. More information will be posted closer to the event date.
The parking lots around the Chaffin Lodge fill up with cars and trucks at all times! This event is a perfect family outing if you or your children are interested in vehicles!
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Storytelling with Dora Wallace! History Style
We are very happy to welcome back Dora Wallace! Dora is a local artist and storyteller who will be sharing some historical stories at the Amphitheatre! If you participated in our Halloween storytelling last year, Dora was the star of the show, giving an incredible performance. This is a free event.
Bring camp chairs, snacks, and anything else you need to be comfortable on the stone seats at the Amphitheatre.
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Back to School Bash
Fun, Games, Prizes, and Special Discounts for area students and school personnel at the Splash! in the Park waterpark.
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Southern Gap Trails & Tunes Festival!
Get ready for a weekend where mountain trails meet toe-tapping tunes at the Southern Gap Trails and Tunes Festival! This one-of-a-kind celebration brings together the heart of outdoor adventure and the soul of Appalachian music in a setting built for both riders and music lovers alike. With live music, trail riding & Poker Run, great food, vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the Southern Gap Trails and Tunes Festival is the perfect blend of adventure and tradition. Whether you come to ride, listen, or do both, this festival promises a weekend of community, culture, and unforgettable fun.
Entertainment - Free Event
Friday: Alex Key - Headliner, Whitney Lusk - Opener
Saturday: Rhonda Vincent and The Rage - Headliner, Other acts TBA
Sunday: The Kody Norris Show - Headliner, Other acts TBA
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ATV Poker Run - Trails & Tunes Event
Come explore the beautiful Ridgeview and Coal Canyon trail systems as you complete your hand. Poker chips are placed in buckets on the trail system. Each player brings back one poker chip of each color per hand to our office after signing a waiver, paying an entry fee, and/or adding an extra hand to their entry. Each color chip will play its own card when it arrives back at the Southern Gap Visitor Center.
- $20 per person
- $10 per extra hand per person
The start time for this event is 10:00 am, plan to be on the trails for 5+ hours to collect all the chips. There will be prizes for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners!
All proceeds go to the Buchanan & Dickenson County “Shop with a Cop” event.
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Labor Day Weekend Gospel Sing
Join us at the Amphitheatre for the Labor Day Gospel Singing.
More information will be posted closer to the event date. This event is not run by the park, so we will share information as we receive it.
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Fall Elk Tours
The Fall Elk Tours are a bit different than the Spring Tours. If you catch the Elk at the right time of year, they are in their rut or breeding season. During this time, it is possible to hear bugling and watch as the Bull Elk fight over herds of Cows (female Elk). The tours are offered only on select dates, and departure times and meeting locations are displayed when booking. We travel to the site where the Elk where orginally released in Buchanan County. This is your chance not only to view the Elk but also to learn about their history. We provide a boxed lunch and water. It is $40 per person.
Grundy Kiwanis 5K Race
This 5K race begins at Shelter 3 near the waterpark with registration beginning at 9am. The race itself unfolds across a primarily wooded course with lots of hills and single-track trail. Primarily suited for experienced runners. For more information or to sign up for this 5K reach out to Jon at jonrife@rifestv.net
October Whitewater Weekends
Whitewater releases from Flannagan Dam transform the Breaks Gorge section of the Russell Fork into Class V+ whitewater on weekends in October. Suitable for highly experienced whitewater kayakers only.
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2026 Halloween Spooktacular
Our annual Spooktacular event is fun for the whole family.
On Friday, October 16th, we will have a pumpkin-judging contest at the amphitheatre, followed directly by storytelling. Bring your completed pumpkins and anything you may need to be comfortable on the stone seats of the amphitheatre.
On Saturday, October 17th, we will have the costume contest at 11 am at the amphitheatre. The costume contest sections will be split into age groups and a pet category. No duos or group juding will be done. A group of Breaks Park employees will begin the campsite judging at 1:30 pm in a marked Breaks vehicle. Certificates will be awarded after judging, and winners will be posted on Facebook.
Trick-or-Treating in the campground will begin at 4:00 pm. Follow event signs to the parking areas and wait for the shuttles to begin taking groups at 4:00 pm. This event is over before dark, and we will begin shuttling people out of the campgrounds around 6:45 pm. Plan accordingly.
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Homemaking in the Mountains
Join us for a free event sponsored by Pike County Cooperative Extension and Pike County Extension Homemakers. Guests will be able to make mini crafts, sample homemade foods, view heritage crafts, and view heritage craft demonstrations. This event will be held at the Chafin Lodge and Conference Center at 627 Commission Drive, Breaks, VA.
To learn more, contact the Pike County Extension office at (606) 432-2534
Elk Fest
This event celebrates Buchanan County’s southern tradition by letting local vendors set up to sell miscellaneous items/food. We also have many competitions during this event for both kids and adults to enjoy. This event primarily benefits the DWR as a fundraiser for the Elk Restoration Program.
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Autumn Dash Group Ride
This evening ride is set up to enjoy the Fall foliage before the leaves fall off the trees for the year.
- $20 per machine
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Allow us to do the cooking for you and your loved ones this holiday. Join us for a full buffet spread of holiday classics and treats or try something new for your taste buds to savor. The Buffet Menu will be released approximately 1 month in advance. Check it out on our website or Facebook page. Reservations will be available after the menu is released and may be made by contacting the front desk at (276) 865-4413 ext. 0.
Traditional Appalachian Woodworking Demonstration with local artisan Terry Ratliff
Learn how early settlers carved a living using natural resources found in the mountains
CAMS Mushroom Foray
Mushroom collection hikes and ID sessions, very experienced or no experience alike can join this event.
CACC Spring Breaks
Central Appalachian Climbers Coalition annual Spring Breaks event. There are opportunities to help clean and work on trails in the park as well as a lot of climbing to be done. Follow the Central Appalachian Climbers Coalition on Facebook or Instagram for more updates.
ACT Presents: Bloodsong
Show Dates: August 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24 (Shows begin at 7pm at the park’s amphitheater)
August 18 and 25 (Show begins at 5pm)
Ticket Price: $12/person (Tickets available at the amphitheater or online, link will be posted closer to the show date)
ACT Presents…..BLOODSONG: THE STORY OF THE HATFIELDS & MCCOYS
Go back in time and experience the famous Hatfield/McCoy feud firsthand, as told by the characters who lived it. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime peek into the heart and soul of the feud that has captured the American imagination for over a century.