Fall Family Trail Fest on KRVT

  • Date Sun 13th October 2024
  • Location Galesburg, Michigan
  • Price $5.00 - $10.00
  • Races 4 races

Event summary

Join us for the Fall Family Trail Fest on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Galesburg, Kalamazoo County! This exciting and family-friendly festival invites participants of all ages to explore a beautiful 2.5-mile paved section of the trail at River Oaks County Park. Whether you choose to run, walk, bike, skate, or paddle, the event encourages you to set your own pace and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon surrounded by nature.

Enjoy various activities, games, and delicious snacks along the trail and in the park, and donโ€™t miss the thrilling model airplane demonstrations by the Thunderbird RC Club. For those interested in a water adventure, you can bring your own kayak or canoe, or arrange for a free vessel through Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor. Registration is just $5 per person or $10 per family, with walk-in registrations available on the day of the event starting at 1:00 PM. Come celebrate the vibrant Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway with us and create lasting memories with family and friends!

Organiser's Description

Fall Family Trail Fest (on the KRVT) rev 10/10/2024

WALK IN REGISTRATIONS PERMITTED DURING THE EVENT, AN OPEN HOUSE STYLE TRAIL TOUR.

Join us Sunday afternoon on October 13, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a fall family friendly festival centered on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail at River Oaks County Park, Kalamazoo County.

Our purpose is to share and celebrate the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway amenity passing through River Oaks County Park into Galesburg. The festivities allow you to use this 2.5 mile section of paved trail and the River Oaks County Park. Run/walk/bike/skate/stroller/skateboard the distance you prefer. Various games, snacks, venues, informational and hospitality sites will be at River Oaks, along the trail route, in the City of Galesburg and at its park along the Kalamazoo River. The Thunderbird RC club will be doing model airplane demonstration flights.

And if you choose, paddle the Kalamazoo River with your own kayak/canoe, or notify Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor (phone 269-665-5076) for free use of a vessel (limited availability). We will help shuttle you back from River Oaks County Park to the City of Galesburg boat launch, depart at Galesburg Park launch between 1:00 to 3:00 pm and arrive at River Oaks no later than 4:00 pm.

This is an open house type event, so you set your own pace and distance with a start/end time within our scheduled time frame.

Registration includes admission to the River Oaks County Park, and an option for use of a kayak/canoe through Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor. Online registration is recommended: $5 per person or $10 per family (adults plus minor children under 18 years of age). ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED, IT CLOSES AT 5:00 PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12. Walk -in registration on October 13 begins at 1:00 pm, pay by cash or check. Pick up your registration packet at the pavilion by the splash pad at River Oaks County Park.

We are assisted by the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council (KRWC executive director Doug McLaughlin and team), and by Mainstream Tackle and Outdoors in Galesburg for paddle vessels and shuttles for event registrants only.

The event is organized by the nonprofit group the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway (FKRVT) - our purpose is to advocate for the development/use/maintenance of the trailway. Donations welcomed. New board members welcomed. Please inquire of us.

THANK you for participating on behalf of the Friends of the KRVT Larry Stehouwer, President and Gerhard Wynbelt, Secretary and its directors. Email: [email protected]

Races

  • Individual Registration for Nonmotorized KRVT Trail Walk/Run/Skate/Stroller Approx. 2.5 Miles, 5 Miles Round Trip

    Sun 13th October 2024 (1:00PM EDT)

    $5.00

    CLOSED
    start event at registration pick up and check in at River Oaks County Park
  • Individual Registration for Paddle Kalamazoo River Approx. 2 Miles, Includes KVRT Trail Event

    Sun 13th October 2024 (1:00PM EDT)

    $5.00

    CLOSED
    If you need a kayak or canoe notify Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor by phone at (269) 665-5076 start event at registration pick up and check in at River Oaks County Park
  • Family Registration for Nonmotorized KRVT Trail Walk/Run/Skate/Stroller Approx. 2.5 Miles, 5 Miles Round Trip

    Sun 13th October 2024 (1:00PM EDT)

    $10.00

    CLOSED
    SIGN UP EACH PERSON IN THE FAMILY UNDER THIS FAMILY REGISTRATION - after you do the first member click "add another registration". If you need a kayak or canoe notify Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor by phone at (269) 665-5076. Start the event at registration pick up and check in at River Oaks County Park.
  • Family Registration for Paddle Kalamazoo River Approx. 2 Miles, Includes KVRT Trail Event

    Sun 13th October 2024 (1:00PM EDT)

    $10.00

    CLOSED
    SIGN UP EACH PERSON IN THE FAMILY UNDER THIS FAMILY REGISTRATION - after you do the first member click "add another registration". If you need a kayak or canoe notify Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor by phone at (269) 665-5076. Start the event at registration pick up and check in at River Oaks County Park.

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Location

River Oaks County Park, 9202 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, 49053-8510, MI, United States

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