1. 1. Natural Tunnel State ParkSpecial Events 2010 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy(276) 940-2674 Duffield, VA 24244 - 9361www.virginiastateparks.govMay May - October15-16 - International Migratory Bird DayLast Saturday of each Month(Spring Birding Weekend)Lighting of the TunnelEnjoy a summer's eve taking a lantern-lit With help from the Bristol Bird Club, birding hikes will take chairlift ride to view the mouth of an 850-ft, place fromthe Cove Ridge Center parking lot at natural tunnel. "While there, enjoy a 8:30 am and 6:00 pm each day. wide variety of local musical entertainment Come and view several migratory birds while passingfrom County, Bluegrass, Classic Rock,through four di erent habitats. Do not for get a birding Motown, and much more." book, binoculars, and a camera. A $3 chairlift fee applies22-23 - Seige at the Blockhouse 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month June - AugustStep back into time as you view Militia andLonghunter Camps, Cherokee Camps,Pickin in the Park Artillery Demonstrations, Storytelling, This event features several local Music,Robert Rambo presents Atta Kulbluegrass groups performing at theKulla and a Frontier Church Service Amphitheateron Sunday. Pickin' in the Park events are sponsoredAdmission FREE, by the Cultural Arts Council of the $3 parking fee applies Cove Ridge Foundation For more information aboutthese and all other programsSeptemberat Natural Tunnel State Park, 5 - Papa Joe Smiddy please call Mountain Music Festival276-940-2674Don't miss this festival, now in its eighth year. Enjoy great music in the great outdoors onLabor Day weekend. The Cove Ridge Center Foundation sponsors the festival. It honorsAppalachian musical heritage and University of Virginia at Wise Chancellor Emeritus Dr.Joseph C. Papa Joe Smiddy. Smiddy is a renowned old-time musician, entertainer and educator. The festival is part of DuffieldDaze. Proceeds go to the foundation's Papa Joe Smiddy Scholarship Fund. General ad mission seating is $15.For more information call 276-940-2674