Clinch River Days | St. Paul, Va

May 29 – 31, 2025. Tours and exhibitions of the scenic Clinch River take place throughout the weekend. There’s the traditional Mussel Walk, where the Clinch River’s rare mussels are on display. Visitors can take a birding walk in one of Virginia’s newest designated bird and wildlife regions, schedule a caving or canoe trip, take in a fishing demonstration, or hike on the eleven miles of maintained trails along the Clinch River; the most recent addition being the Blue Bell Island Trail! Nearby is Wetlands Estonoa, nationally acclaimed student-based wetlands, designated birding trail and outdoor educational center.

Flavors of the Region

Located along the scenic Clinch River, St. Paul shows off its uniqueness, blending…

• River & Railroad Lore & History

• Art and Photography

• Rides and Games

• Great Local & Regional Entertainment

• Samplings from Local Vineyards & Local Craft Breweries

• Great festival foods
  

Most of all, Clinch River Days is a weekend of fun in the mountains, celebrating a Scenic River that is home to rare and endangered fresh water mussels, more varieties of fish than any river in Virginia, and miles of free-flowing canoeing. St. Paul is home to festival-goers who come to celebrate the Clinch River!

Other Festival Fare

• The Clinch River Sprint

• Clinch RiverFarmers’ Market

• Clinch River Adventures Kayak/Canoe Trips – Paddlefest!

• Amusements, Games, Crafts and Food Vendors

• Main Street Wrestling