Natural Tunnel State Park Special Events 2010 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy Duffield, VA 24244 - 9361 (276) 940-2674 www.virginiastateparks.gov With help from the Bristol Bird Club, birding hikes will take place fromthe Cove Ridge Center parking lot at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm each day. Come and view several migratory birds while passing through four different habitats. Do not for get a birding book, binoculars, and a camera. 22-23 - Seige at the Blockhouse 15-16 - International Migratory Bird Day (Spring Birding Weekend) May St ep back into time as you view Militia an Longhunter Camps, Cherokee Camps, Artillery Demonstrations, Storytelling, Musi c , Robert Rambo presents Atta Kul Kulla and a Frontier Church Service on Sunday. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e s e a n d a l l o t h e r p r o g r a m s a t N a t u r a l T u n n e l S t a t e P a r k , p l e a s e c a l l 2 7 6- 9 4 0 - 2 6 7 4 Admission FREE, $3 parking fee applies May - October Last Saturday of each Month Lighting of the Tunnel Enjoy a summer's eve taking a lantern-lit chairlift ride to view the mouth of an 850 - ft, natural tunnel. "While there, enjoy a wide variety of local musical entertainment from County, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Motown, and much more." A $3 chairlift fee applies 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month June - August Pickin’ in the Park Pickin' in the Park events are sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of the Cove Ridge Foundation This event features several local bluegrass groups performing at the Amphitheater September 5 - Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival Don't miss this festival, now in its eighth year. Enjoy great music in the great outdoors on Labor Day weekend. The Cove Ridge Center Foundation sponsors the festival. It honors Appalachian musical heritage and University of Virginia at Wise Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Joseph C. Papa Joe Smiddy. Smiddy is a renowned old-time musician, entertainer and educator. The festival is part of Duffield Daze. Proceeds go to the foundation's Papa Joe Smiddy Scholarship Fund. General ad mission seating is $15. For more information call 276-940-2674