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Smith River Fest

Smith River Fest Festivals
Henry County Parks & Recreation / Martinsville Tourism
2026-08-22
<p><strong>Community event:</strong> Smith River Fest</p><p>Annual outdoor festival celebrating the Smith River with paddling, fishing, vendors, biking, trail activities, and the Helgramite Hustle 5K Mud Run.</p><p><strong>Date:</strong> 2026-08-22<br><strong>Time:</strong> 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex<br><strong>Address:</strong> 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, VA 24054</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Henry County Parks &amp; Recreation / Martinsville Tourism<br><strong>Cost:</strong> Free admission and parking<br><strong>Family-friendly:</strong> Yes</p><p><strong>Accessibility notes:</strong> Outdoor sports complex; contact Henry County Parks &amp; Recreation for accommodations.</p><p><strong>Registration:</strong> <a href="https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/smith-river-fest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register or RSVP</a></p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/smith-river-fest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Official event page</a></p>

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