On the Trails

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At Kings Mountain Point

The 7th Annual Uwharrie Mountain Festival takes place Saturday, October 13, 2012 at King’s Mountain Point in the Uwharrie National Forest. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Come and experience an entire day of outdoor recreational, family-oriented fun!

• Uwharrie Mountain Festival 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk
  The 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.  A large portion of the trail travels along beautiful Badin Lake, and takes runers/walkers on a challenging course through the Uwharrie National Forest.  T-Shirts & awards. Registration $30 at http://www.active.com/running/troy-nc/uwharrie-mountain-festival-5-mile-trail-run-2010.
• Kayaking
  Free open paddling opportunities throughout the day.  Kayaks will be provided on site at King's Mountain Point.
• Wine Tasting Event
  Come by the open air pavillion and try some fabulous NC made wines.  Wines will be available for purchase along with "special edition" festival wine glasses.
  
• Orienteering
  The forest is a perfect place to try the competitive sport of orienteering. Participants find their way from checkpoint to checkpoint across natural terrain with the aid of a map and compass. The first to make it back to the start point is the winner!
• Kids’ Zone
  “Let's Go Outside and Play” is the theme of this year's Kids’ Zone. The Partnership for Children returns with a big lineup of children’s events.
  • Pumpkin Painting
  • Make Your Own Trail Mix
  • Sidewalk Chalk Murals
  • Birdfeed Ornaments
  • Face Painting
  • Gold Panning
  • BB-Gun Range - sponsored by NC WRC at Free Point
  • and much, much more!
• Tree ID
• Music & Entertainment
• Woodsmen
  A big highlight of the day is the lumberjack demonstration by Montgomery Community College forestry students.
• … And more
  Disc golf. Rock Rappelling Wall, Paintball, and more.   Food and craft vendors will be selling their homemade and handmade wares.