Dismal Day

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 Run/Walk for Fun will start at 9 am on the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.  Call the Dismal Swamp State Park (252-771-6593) to pre-register or register the day of the event, starting at 8:30 am. Registration is free! The First 100 to register will receive a Dismal Day souvenir! This family friendly event welcomes strollers and allows participants to walk/run at their own pace. Do not miss this annual family festival!