Draft Days offered Saturday to include play and learning for all ages

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Department presents Draft Days on Saturday, June 4, from 3-11 p.m.

The free event is offered at Stuarts Draft Park and features a variety of engaging pop-up play and learning experiences including an obstacle course.

Food trucks will be on site.

And a movie will be shown under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m.

Partners for the event include:

• Headwaters SWCD– featuring their Underground Classroom.
• The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline– teaching archery skills.
• The Blue Ridge Children’s Museum– bringing out their Bubbles Extravaganza.
• ACPR Rollin’ Rec– setting up their oversized games.
• May Supply– supplying a water bottle refill station.
• The Dragon Preservation Society– bringing their dragon quest
• Shenandoah Green– featuring Flippy the Whale reminding us to Recycle.
• Black Bear Composting– learn and practice composting habits.
• Valley Music Academy– featuring Johnny’s Blue Locomotive for musical enjoyment on the stage from 5-7pm.
• The Augusta County Library– featuring their mobile library and a special Storytime on the stage at 4pm.
• Entertainment Ave- rockin’ our world with their 28′ rock wall, 95′ inflatable obstacle course, and trackless train rides.
• Little Planets– setting up their pop-up natural playground and baby care spaces.
• Make.Sand.Art– featuring make-your-own sand art creations using recycled glass.
• Belladonna Baubles and Curiosities– whimsical DIY terrariums.

Food trucks to include:

• Battarbees Catering Buggy– Southern Homestyle cooking.
• German Bratwurst– Traditional German cuisine and sides.
• Angelic’s Kitchen– Soul food- where food becomes your happiness.
• Branch’s Soft Serve– Ice cream from Harrisonburg
• Lucky Duck Kettle Korn– Salty and sweet- the perfect popcorn for a movie night.

For more information, visit the county website.

Story by Crystal Abbe Graham