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Regional Travel — Kentucky and Virginia Come Alive

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October 15, 2019

    October 15, 2019

    Horses racing in a blur with jockeys leaning forward for speed.

    See our Regional Travel Calendar for more year-round destinations.

    Regional Travel — plan for May adventures.

    Fast trotters and wild sizzling seafood bring out the thrill-seekers in Kentucky and Virginia. Watch larger-than-life spectacles, then enjoy delicious local cuisine found nowhere else in the world.

    Find an event below and then book a stay at a nearby RV Park (click on the links for more information).


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    Kentucky Events & RV Parks

    Kentucky Derby, May 2, Louisville. The most exciting two minutes in sports bursts out of the starting gates on legendary Churchill Downs.

    International Bar-B-Q Festival, May 8, Owensboro. Watch as the experts cook huge slabs of meat on open grills, then partake of succulent cuts.

    Spring Into Summer Festival, May 23–24, Oak Grove. Celebrating the changing of the seasons with music, food and fireworks.

    Stay here during your visit:

    Duck Creek RV Park, Paducah


    Virginia Events & RV Parks

    52nd Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival, May 2, Chincoteague. Savor fresh, local seafood as well as signature dishes from area restaurants.

    Virginia International Panfest, May 8–9, Virginia Beach. Enjoy the soothing sounds of steel pan music as top bands perform in a free event.

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    Annual Strawberry StreetFestival, May 11, Richmond. Entertainment, food trucks and fresh strawberries cater to visitors at this fun festival.

    Stay here during your visit:

    Americamps RV Resort, Ashland
    Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville
    Chesapeake Bay KOA & Sunset Beach Hotel, Cape Charles
    Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA, Broadway
    Holiday Trav-L-Park, Virginia Beach
    Lake Gaston Americamps, Bracey
    Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages, Madison
    North Landing Beach RV Resort & Cottages, Virginia Beach
    Picture Lake Campground, Petersburg
    Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton
    Walnut Hills Campground and RV Park, Staunton

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