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Events at Wilderness Adventure

Live music, festivals and mountain weekends

Music festivals, yoga retreats, disc golf tournaments and bike races, 40 minutes outside Roanoke, Virginia.

Coming up

What's on next

Rides, retreats and music festivals, all of them on the property, all of them with somewhere to sleep.

  • November 7, 2026

    The Appalachian Mountaineer

    A gravel and mountain bike adventure through Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, with climbs above 4,000 feet and camping or lodging on site.

    Registration is open now.

    More about the Mountaineer
  • May 21–23, 2027

    Camp Reckoning

    A mini music festival built on Grateful Dead classics, with The Dead Reckoning playing all weekend, trails, tubing and disc golf between sets.

    Tickets go on sale Black Friday, November 27, 2026.

    More about Camp Reckoning
  • June 11–13, 2027

    Yoga Venture

    A weekend retreat of asana, sound healing, breath and community, in the woods and by the pond, with live music and a vendor village.

    Tickets are on sale now.

    More about Yoga Venture
  • August 20–22, 2027

    WA Fest

    Three days, two stages and camping with every weekend pass. Rock, Appalachian, funk, folk and soul, plus creek tubing and the World Peace Dinner.

    More about WA Fest
Next up · November 7, 2026

The Appalachian Mountaineer

A gravel and mountain bike adventure through Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, with climbs above 4,000 feet and camping or lodging on site for the weekend.

  • WhenSaturday, November 7, 2026
  • RoutesGravel, plus a 40-mile MTB route
  • RegistrationThrough The Appalachian Journey
Aerial view of the wooded Wilderness Adventure property beside Craig Creek
Festival guests watching a band beneath bright stage lights at WA Fest
Music in the mountains

Festivals with camping on site.

Live music, trails and creek time, with somewhere to sleep at every event.

See WA Fest
August 20–22, 2027

WA Fest

Three days of rock, Appalachian, funk, folk and soul on two stages, the Creek Stage and the Main Stage, with camping included in every weekend pass.

  • WhenAugust 20–22, 2027
  • MusicTwo stages, Friday to Sunday
  • AlsoCreek tubing, disc golf and the World Peace Dinner
A WA Fest crowd at night in front of the lit-up main stage, with trees glowing purple and green
May 21–23, 2027

Camp Reckoning

A mini music festival built on Grateful Dead classics, with The Dead Reckoning playing all weekend and trails, tubing and disc golf between sets.

  • WhenMay 21–23, 2027
  • MusicThe Dead Reckoning, plus more to come
  • TicketsOn sale Black Friday, November 27, 2026
A crowd under string lights in front of the glowing Dead Reckoning stage at Camp Reckoning
June 11–13, 2027

Yoga Venture

A weekend retreat of yoga, sound healing, breathwork and workshops in the woods and by the pond, with live music, a vendor village and camping or lodging on site.

  • WhenJune 11–13, 2027
  • LevelsAll levels welcome
  • TicketsOn sale now through Afton Tickets
Yoga Venture guests gathered on the lawn for an outdoor class
Events

Events all year

We host music festivals, yoga retreats, disc golf tournaments, dinner nights and mountain bike races throughout the year.

We also host private group events: weddings, an adventure-filled outing for your club, or a retreat for your cycling group. Tell us what you have in mind.

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Good to know

Before you come

  • Family friendly

    Our events are designed to be family-friendly, so guests of all ages get a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Food and drink on site

    Food and refreshing drinks are available to buy on site all weekend, with beer and wine at the bar.

  • Somewhere to sleep

    RV and tent campsites, cozy cabins and rooms in the Main Lodge. Camping is included with most festival passes.

  • Plenty to do

    Mountain bike trails, a dip in the pond, tubing down Craig Creek, sand volleyball and an 18-hole disc golf course.

  • Easy to reach

    Just 40 minutes outside Roanoke, with easy access to the Appalachian Mountains.

  • Leave No Trace

    Our events follow Leave No Trace principles so the property stays as good as we found it.

Want to host your own?

Weddings, club outings, tournaments and private parties — the property can be booked for the day or the weekend.

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Get in touch

Have questions about festivals & events?

Get in touch about an upcoming festival or event.

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Prefer to call? 540-864-6792.