The Seventh Annual Foster Falls Festival of Lights at New River Trail State Park is now a two day event and is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Foster Falls Village.
This holiday charity event is for the whole family to enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides and antique tractor hayrides.
Santa Clause will make an appearance for the children, and hot chocolate and coffee will be served by the Foster Falls Methodist Church.
There is no charge for the event when individuals bring a donation of either a canned food or an unopened toy. Canned food donations will go to the Agape Food Pantry of Wytheville. New and unopened toy donations will go to Santa’s Workshop Department of Social Services.
In case of inclement weather call the park office at 276-699-6778.
New River Trail State Park offers programming throughout the year, and over the past several years one of the biggest events has become the Foster Falls Festival of Lights.
For general park information click here, contact the park office at 276-699-6778 or email New River Trail at [email protected]. New River Trail is located at 176 Orphanage Drive, Foster Falls, VA 24360. The park is four miles off Exit 24 from Interstate 77. Follow the brown park signs.
Overnight reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) or by booking on line.