Virginia bluebells will blanket the trails along the Shenandoah River next month when Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park hosts its annual Bluebell Festival on April 4.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free with the park’s standard $10-per-vehicle parking fee.
Attendees can join guided nature walks and ranger-led programs, browse local artisan vendors and grab food from on-site trucks. Live music will also be part of the day. Visitors are advised to bring cash, as not all vendors accept cards.
Activities will be centered around the park’s picnic area and Bluebell Trail, a one-mile natural surface path through the park’s riverfront landscape.
Park Manager Dustin Haymaker said the spring bloom makes early April one of the most scenic times to visit.
“The Bluebell Festival is an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience the park at one of the most picturesque times of the year,” Haymaker said.
The park is located in Bentonville. For vendor information or other details, visit virginiastateparks.gov/shenandoahriver-events or call 540-622-2262.
Information from a release. Edited by Dan McDermott.
