RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fall is nearly upon us, and Virginia State Parks are hosting fall events to ring in the season.
The following festivities will be held throughout parks in Central Virginia from late September through November:
Pawpaw Festival
The festival will be Central Virginia’s second annual Pawpaw Festival, and will celebrate the largest native fruit in the U.S.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Powhatan State Park , attendees can expect to enjoy local vendors offering food and brews, as well as unique crafts, live music performances, animal encounters and ranger-led programs.
Special event parking and admission will be $20 per vehicle, while annual pass holders will only need to pay $10 per vehicle, according to organizers.
Pawpaws have a custardy texture and are described as tasting like a cross between a mango and a banana.
For more information about the Pawpaw Festival, click here .