Fall Family Trail Fest on KRVT
- Date Sun 13th October 2024
- Location Galesburg, Michigan
- Price $5.00 - $10.00
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
The Fall Family Trail Fest on KRVT is set to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at River Oaks County Park in Galesburg, Kalamazoo. This family-friendly festival celebrates the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway passing through River Oaks County Park into Galesburg. Participants can run, walk, bike, skate, stroller, or skateboard along the 2.5 mile paved trail, with various games, snacks, and informational sites along the route. The event also offers the opportunity to paddle the Kalamazoo River with your own kayak or canoe, or use one provided by Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor. Registration is $5 per person or $10 per family and includes admission to the park. The event is organized by the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway, with support from the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and Mainstream Tackle and Outdoor. Donations and new board members are welcomed. Don't miss this exciting event celebrating the beautiful trailway and river in Kalamazoo County!
Organiser's Description
Fall Family Trail Fest (on the KRVT) rev 9/8/2024
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]
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
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Individual Registration for Nonmotorized KRVT Trail Walk/Run/Skate/Stroller Approx. 2.5 Miles, 5 Miles Round Trip
Sun 13th October 2024
$5.00
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
$5.00
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
$10.00
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
$10.00
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.
Fall Family Trail Fest on KRVT