After a break last year, Dave and Lisa Coe of Mountain Media Systems have stepped up to sponsor the Kids' Tent again in 2011. Check out all the cool things they've got planned for the sprout set.

For Safety's Sake... We invite you to come and enjoy the autumnal equinox "kid's style" with celebrations of crafts, games, and singing.

Please Note:
The Kids' Tent is not a daycare facility. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Kids' Tent staff are not responsible for individual child safety.
Any and all participation is at participant's own risk.
All scheduled activities are weather-permitting and supplied crafts are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Thank you!

Watermelon Park Fest inspired and recycled coloring books and informal playful activities happening during all kid's tent hours. Specific programming schedule below.

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Friday, September 23rd – Kids Tent Open From 12:Noon – 6:00 PM
12:00 p.m. Create a Fall Green Man Mask or Fall Flower Crown
Celebrate the coming of autumn by making a mask of fall foliage or a crown of fall flowers.

1:00 p.m. River Ecology Walk and Gathering of River Rocks
Knowledge is the most powerful tool that you have for protecting water ecosystems. Put on your river shoes and join us to learn more about the Shenandoah River's ecosystem and how you can help protect it.

2:00 p.m. Paint a River Rock
Join in painting festive river rocks to decorate your camp.

3:00 p.m. Build your own Recycled Jug Band
Come and explore the many different types of homemadeinstruments you can make using recycled materials. Then, we'll learn some songs and try out our instruments in a kid's tent jug band performance.

5:00 p.m. Watermelon Carve- a-Lantern
Kids are invited to bring their own watermelon to the kid's tent and carve a lantern for their camp. Carving tools and tea lights provided. Please note that watermelons WILL NOT be provided for this event, you must supply your own.

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Saturday, September 24th – Kids Tent Open 12:Noon - 6:00 PM
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Watermelon Feast and Boat Build
Come feast on watermelons and build your boat to participate in the annual Watermelon Boat Float. Please note that watermelons WILL be provided for this event, on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Feel free to bring your own watermelon to ensure participation in this event and please remember that all premade watermelon boats must be made from a watermelon rind w/100% biodegradable building materials and decorations.

2:00 p.m. Assemble for Watermelon Boat Float
Plan on getting wet and being in the river to participate in this event. We will head to the river to launch boats at approx. 2:15PM

2:30 – 3:00 p. m. Boomtown Hoops Hula Hoop Workshop for Kids
They bring the hoops, you bring the hips and get some hoop moving!

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Face painting
Let our artist's decorate your face with a design of your choice.

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Kids at the Fest FAQ
Do kids need tickets? Kids 12 and under are free. Thereafter they will need a ticket.

Is there a quiet camping area? YES! We have a quiet camping area just outside the performance area where excessive noise is not permitted after 11pm or before 8am. Understand that the edges of this area will not be as quiet as the interior area.

Is there babysitting on site? No. While we do have a playground and a Kids' Tent for kids' entertainment, parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Can kids participate in workshops or jams? Of course, if they can behave appropriately and not disrupt the event, children are welcome to attend all events at Park Fest.

Do any vendors sell items for kids? Yes, Boomtown hoops sells hula hoops and toys and some of our other vendors sell children's size clothing and toys.

Can children play in the river? Yes, as long as parents are responsible for there safety. We recommend water shoes and flotation devices because the current can be strong if it has rained recently. The Park Store also rents tubes, canoes and kayaks that can be used for a leisurely family float.