Events and Festivals

Check out some of the Events and Festivals River & Trail Outfitters is participating in for the  2008 season!

Events


Saturday & Sunday, April 19 - 20, 2008
Kick Off 1st North Branch Weekend of the Season
Guaranteed Whitewater Rafting on the North Branch of the Potomac. This exciting class III+ rafting trip will have your adrenaline pumping. Top off this trip with a delicious BBQ Cookout that includes steak. Specially priced at $70. Wetsuit rentals are available and also specially priced for this trip at just $13.00

Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Mother's Day
Thrill Mom with a Raft trip
Mom will be excited to go on this 6.5 mile raft trip on the beautiful and historic Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. The Class I, II and III rapids along with the tasty Fried Chicken Lunch will definitely put a smile on mom's face. Mom goes at half price with one other full paying customer.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Armed Forces Day-Honoring our Military
We want to show our appreciation to the many men and women of the armed forces, those who are currently serving and those who have served in the past. We welcome you to join us today for a Shenandoah Raft Trip at ½ price. Reservations are required. No other discounts apply.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Father's Day
Thrill Dad with a Raft trip
Dad will be excited to go on this 6.5 mile raft trip on the beautiful and historic Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. The Class I, II and III rapids along with the tasty Fried Chicken Lunch will definitely put a smile on dad's face. Dad gets a free T-shirt, water bottle and a carabineer key chain with one other full paying customer.

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Official Start of SUMMER—Let's Tube
Gather your friends and go Tubing on the Shenandoah River. Bring a group of 8 people along with you and receive a FREE waterproof camera to take great pictures of you and your friends splashing and having fun tubing. Reservations are required and payment in full in order to receive camera. Camera will be given to group leader upon check-in on day of trip. No other discounts apply or can be combined. Must have 9 total in the reservations.

Friday July 4, 2008
Celebrate the 4th of July in Frederick, MD with activities, vendors, live entertainment and much more. Visit our booths. We will have our canoe and kayaks available for rent at Culler lake as well as our rock wall.

Tuesday July 8, 2008
Valley Allstar Games, Front Royal VA 2PM-9:30 Come visit our rock wall at the Valley Allstar's Youth baseball games held at the Bing Crosby stadium in Front Royal Virginia. There will be a sports memorabilia show, fast pitch, a car show and much more. Join us for the fun!

Tuesday, July 9 & 23, 2008
Mid Week Blues Buster—Canoe or Kayak
Can't wait for the weekend? Come out and Paddle in a kayak or canoe on a half or full day outing. Rent one of our boats for your own private paddle on the Shenandoah River. Pack your own lunch and bring the sunscreen and then relax on a half day trip consisting of a 7 mile stretch or a full day at 11 miles. Lifevests and paddles are included. PRICE BUSTER: Canoe or Tandem Kayak Rental $60.00, Solo Kayak Rental $45.00

Saturday, August 9, 2008
Pamper yourself with a Paddle & Wine Tour
You will enjoy a 7-mile leisurely paddle in a canoe or kayak along the beautiful serene Potomac River. Then indulge in tasting delicious specialty wines including reserves. Tastings are also accompanied with cheese and crackers and premier chocolates. This is also an excellent way of putting romance in the air for that someone special. $5 off each person.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 - Grandparents Day
Bring grandma and grandpa out to for a leisurely bike ride from Brunswick to Harpers Ferry on the C&O Canal which runs along side the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Once in Harpers Ferry take the grandparents on a stroll down memory lane as they tour the historical sites and shops. Then treat them to a tasty lunch at one of the many restaurants located in Harpers Ferry. The ride from Brunswick to Harpers Ferry is 6 miles round trip back to Brunswick makes is a 12 mile peddle. Arrangements can be made to pick up the bikes at Harpers Ferry for those who only want to ride 6 miles. Price per person $20 includes all taxes and fees.

Wednesday September 10 - September 14, 2008
Anne Arundel County Fair
in Crownsville, MD. Visit our rock climbing wall and enjoy all the rides and events at the fair.

Saturday & Sunday September 13 & 14, 2008
Bluemont Festival Bluemont VA 10am-5pm. Join us and our rock wall at this hometown festival in Bluemont Virginia. There will be crafters, food vendors, games, and much more. Come visit this quaint town and spend some time in the country.

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Celebrate the First Weekend of Autumn
Join us for a Civil War Bike Tour along the C&O Canal near Harpers Ferry, WV. Your interpretive guide will supply you with historical facts about the Civil War and its effects on the local area. The scenery along this gentle terrain, tree-lined path is fantastic, and there is ample room for cruising while good riverside picnic spots abound. Bring bottled water and a snack for the ride. Then at the end of the trip we will enjoy sandwiches, chips, cold drinks and a tasty dessert at Beans in the Belfry located just 2 blocks from the end of the bike tour. http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/ The price per person is $69 and includes the meal at the end.

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Annual Used Boats and Gear Sale
This annual sale always begins the first Saturday in October at 9am. All sales are from our retail shop. We sell our used canoes and kayaks along with paddles, lifevests and accessories. Don't miss this sale. You will save lots of money used boats and clearance boats as well as retail items that are on clearance.

Saturday October 4, 2008
Frederick IN THE STREETS 9am-9pm. Come to Frederick's IN THE STREETS and join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the biggest and best block party. Come and Climb our rock wall and enjoy other entertainment such as a concert on the Carroll Creek Linear Park will kick festivities off on Friday night with music, food and the chance to give back to the Frederick community by supporting a local charity. There are numerous blocks of themed entertainment and activities including Kid’s Block, Sports Block, International Block and much more!

Sunday October 5, 2008
Brunswick Railroad Days 9:30am-6pm. Visit historic Brunswick and learn about the trains, this event is great for the whole family. There will be crafters, live bands, food vendors, games, kiddy rides, Pony rides, shopping, and of course model train shows. Also take a 45 minute train ride. Make time to visit our Climbing Wall as you enjoy the festivities that Brunswick has to offer.

Saturday, October 18 & October 25, 2008
Spook-tacular Hike
Ever heard about the movie "The Blair Witch Project"? The movie was filmed here in the mountain area of Gapland near Burkittsville, MD just 7 miles from us. Come with us on this evening hike as we take you on a tour of the town of Burkittsville and through the wooded sections of the mountain where the Blair Witch is said to lurk. Noises and sightings will make your skin crawl. Is it the witch or could it be the ghosts of the Confederate soldiers from the Civil War whose souls are not at rest. Listen to your guide tell tales of the ghosts and things they have been seen doing. Your hike will end at the Maple Tree Campground with a campfire. Our staff will serve you Sandwiches, Chips, hot chocolate and of course all the fixings for make your own s'mores. Everyone is encouraged to bring along ghost stories to share with all around the campfire. Price per person: $44.00

Sunday & Monday, October 12 & October 13, 2008
Columbus Day Weekend—Fall Foliage
Enjoy the beauty of Fall as the colors of the trees and mountains turn to vibrant oranges, reds and yellows. Take in the respite of cooler temperatures and relax while paddling down river in a canoe or kayak where you are up close with the fall foliage and enjoy the highlights of seeing deer, herons and other birds and wildlife along the river banks. Or opt to take in all this beauty on land from the C&O as you bike along side the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. For the Columbus Day weekend special we are offering Canoe and tandem kayak rentals at $58 all taxes and fees included and Solo Kayak rentals at $45 all taxes and fees included. Bike rentals are $20 taxes and fees included for half or full day.

Saturday, November 8, 2008
End of Season Rafting
Take this opportunity before the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season begins by joining us for one last trip down the river on our Shenandoah Raft trip. $10 off per person includes a picnic lunch and hot chocolate at the end of the trip.


Birthday Parties: Birthday guest goes for FREE with 8 paying guests on our rafting or tubing trips. (riverside picnic is included on some of the trips) Add on a birthday cake for only $15. Our staff will also sing for the guest of honor if requested.

Our Rock N River Package is an Excellent party for birthdays and reunions. It includes pizzas, sodas, cake, paper products and balloons. Check out all the info at http://www.rivertrail.com/ClimbingWall.html

Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties: Guest of honor goes for FREE with 8 paying guests on our rafting or tubing trips. (riverside picnic is included on some of the trips) Add a cake for only $15. You can request all male or female guides for your trip.

Anniversaries: Guest of honor goes for FREE with 10 paying guests on our rafting or tubing trips. (riverside picnic is included on some of the trips) Add a cake for only $15.

Reunions: Want to do something different for your reunion? Why not bring your group out for a raft, tube, kayak or other outdoor adventure that we offer. Or opt for our crowd pleasing Rock N River package. http://www.rivertrail.com/ClimbingWall.html

BBQ COOKOUT: We can provide a BBQ cookout for your group after your birthday, bachelor/baccalaureate or anniversary party or for your reunion. Eat inside a covered screened in pavilion and play volleyball. Call us and ask about prices and details.

 

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