The Launch of the 36th annual James River Batteau Festival in 2021 will be from Lynchburg.
At this time there are no activities planned for Percival’s Island.
Details regarding the batteaux starting from Lynchburg to follow.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite at Galt’s Mill for 2021 is scheduled to be the same as prior years.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Sunday June 20, 2021 will be at Bent Creek.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Monday June 21, 2021 will be at Wingina.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Tuesday June 22, 2021 will be at Howardsville.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 will be at Scottsville. Camping availability is yet to be determined. Check back for details.
The James River Batteau Festival campsite for Thursday June 24, 2021 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 25, 2021 will be at Cartersville.
The James River Batteau Festival will end on Saturday June 26, 2021 at Maiden’s Landing.