Dismal Day & 5K Fun Run/Walk

Save the Date: Saturday, Oct. 21st, 2023

Dismal Day is a fun filled family festival celebrating history and nature. This fall event highlights the Dismal Swamp State Park and historic Dismal Swamp Canal, while promoting Camden County’s history. Dismal Day festivities take place from 10am – 2pm and include food vendors, children’s crafts, live animals, bounce house, scavenger hunt, nature based vendors, manned exhibits and much more. Free wagon ride will be available to enjoy the view of the scenic park. A 5K Fun Run, celebrating the “Year of the Trail”  will start at 9 am on the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.

To register for the 5k Fun Run/Walk, reserve your Dismal Day T-shirt ($15), or Information on how to register as a Vendor, CALL the Dismal Swamp State Park at 252-771-6593 or email katharine.sanford@ncparks.gov.