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Draft Days: A Day of Play at Stuarts Draft Park, this Saturday, May 31

A free, fun, public event hosted by Augusta County Parks and Recreation

Draft Days is happening this Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 3 pm at Stuarts Draft Park and Pool. This free event promises something for everyone, so bring your family and friends to join the festivities.
Post Date:05/29/2025 12:30 PM

Get ready for a BIG day of fun, music, and community! Draft Days is happening this Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 3 pm at Stuarts Draft Park and Pool. This free, public event promises four hours of play experiences for all ages, so bring your family and friends to join the festivities.

Parking for the event is off of Route 340. Follow the signs!

Enjoy a wide range of activities:

  • Shenandoah Valley Animal Services - Visit a puppy pen!
  • Stuarts Draft Ruritan's- Free books, coloring pages, and more.
  • Augusta County Library- Puppet shows, library swag!
  • Shenandoah Valley Stargazers- View the sky with solar telescopes. 
  • The Amato Clinic- Spinal Screenings and swag. 
  • Enchanted Nature Tours- Mushroom exhibit and games!
  • Valley Music Academy- Instrument Petting Zoo.
  • Harmony Harvest Farm- Flower fun and crafts!
  • Blue Ridge Children's Museum- Bubbles, take home craft, and community mural!
  • Augusta County Parks and Recreation- The legendary ACE game and more. 
  • Intercept Health- Guessing games, bubbles, and more!
  • Tendercare Vet Center- Pet first aid and photos.
  • Hershey- Games and prizes!
  • Girl Scouts of VA- Archery!
  • Headwaters- Explore the Underground Classroom!
  • Kingdom Lawn Games- An epic oversized bowling game.
  • Gaming Gone Mobile- Compete in the Nerf Arena, or in the gaming truck!
  • Fun Services- Scale a Rockwall or race through the obstacle course.
  • T-Mobile- Spin the wheel and music!
  • Doctor Rock- Rock Balancing art and technique.
  • Staunton Augusta Art Center- Interactive art!  
  • Queen City Music Studios- Musikgarten Demo w/ Molly Murphy

Live Music Schedule:

  • The Loya Brothers from 11am-12:15pm
  • Molly Murphy from 12:30pm-1:15pm
  • The Saxhorn Band from 1:30PM-2:30PM

and, if there is time, a special surprise guest at the end! 

Food Trucks:

  • Battarbees Catering
  • Brats and More 
  • Kona Ice
  • Happy Sips

Don't miss out on the fun – see you there!

Check out our Draft Days Event on Facebook and thanks for sharing! https://www.facebook.com/share/1HBphyxVQc/

Parking Information:

Draft Days map  

Draft Days address:  96 Edgewood Lane, Stuarts Draft VA, 24477

There are 4 areas of parking for this event. Primary parking lots are located near the main park entrance off of 340. If you need accessible parking, please let an attendant know. Accessible parking and shuttles are only available at Lot 1 by Stuarts Draft Baptist Church.
Shuttle pick ups will be regular and ongoing for lots 1 and 2 throughout the day. 
Secondary parking is located off of Draft Ave at Stump Elementary.
Shuttles are available by request at this parking location. (Lot 3)

Overflow parking is at the Diamond Club Ball Field on Cambridge Dr, off Draft Ave. (Lot 4) Bus transportation will be available to attendees parking in overflow parking. The bus will pick up at Lot 4 and drop off in Lot 3. To return to overflow parking, catch the bus in lot 3 to take to lot 4. 

Questions? Ask a parking attendant. 

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