The Launch of the 33rd annual James River Batteau Festival in 2018 will be from Percival’s Island at 11:00 AM.
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The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Sunday June 17, 2018 will be at Bent Creek.
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The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Monday June 18, 2018 will be at Wingina.
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The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Tuesday June 19, 2018 will be at Howardsville.
Please note that this site is owned by Mr. Jimmy Crews and he has given us permission to use this site for the JRBF. Please be respectful of this property and do not leave trash! Please observe the quite hours of 10:00 PM. Thank you.
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The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Wednesday June 20, 2018 will be at Scottsville. Camping is available behind the old School, same as in prior years.
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Local outfitter for canoe and kayak rentals:
James River Rafting and Reeling
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Thursday June 21, 2018 will be at the site on the up-river side of the Slate River confluence with the James River. This site was new in 2016.
Please do NOT go to the old Solite Plant campsite as that area is closed off now.
If you are traveling from Rt. 15, continue past the old Solite plant entrance a little further just after you cross the Slate River. The entrance to the new site will be on the right.
Please use caution driving on this site and observe all designated markings as to what areas are available for JRBF use.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Friday June 22, 2018 will be at Cartersville.
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The James River Batteau Festival will end on Saturday June 23, 2018 at Maiden’s Landing.
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