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  • 2027 VAFP Annual Conference

    Event Dates: Thursday, April 29 to Sunday, May 2, 2027

    Program Venue: Natural Bridge State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA 24244

    Lodging:  Complimentary cabin and lodge rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is on Thursday evening, and check-out is on Sunday morning. 

    REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY

    CONTACT VAFP

past conferences

  • Fairy Stone 04/23/2026

  • Occoneechee 05/03/2025

  • Westmoreland 05/11/2024

  • Claytor Lake 03/25/2023

  • Virtual Conference 04/30/2021

  • Westmoreland 9/27/2019

  • Hungry Mother 09/29/2018

  • Douthat 11/3/2017

  • Bear Creek Lake 10/1/2016

  • Occoneechee 09/26/2015

  • Westmoreland, 5/10/2014

  • First Landing, 9/27/2014

  • Douthat 4/13/2013

  • Hungry Mother 09/28/2013

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