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Fall MAR-VAR 2021

MARVAR2021LogoMAR/VAR tentatively rescheduled for Spring 2022.

Refunds for the 2021 Fall VAR have been sent.

May 20-22, 2022
Grand Caverns, Grottoes, VA

 

Overview

The Spring MAR/VAR 2022 has been tenatively rescheduled for May 20-22, 2022 at Grand Caverns, Grottoes, Virginia, hosted by the Seven Valleys and Charlottesville Grottos. The COVID situation will be evaluated next spring and an official announcement will be made. All details obviously are subject to change.

COVID

Grand Caverns currently requires reservations and masks for all tours in Grand Caverns itself. Masks must be worn in the park's bathouses. All COVID restrictions are subject to change, and restrictions for the MAR/VAR are being discussed and will be updated soon. Please stay tuned.

Registration

Due to the tenative nature of the Spring VAR, pre-registration is not open at this time. Prices may change. Pre-registration price is $33 for adults and $25 for children 5-14. Children under 5 are free. To qualify for the pre-registration price, registrations must be post marked by October 1st, 2021. We cannot guarantee dinner or a t-shirt for those who do not make the pre-registration deadline.

On-site registration is $38 per for adults and $30 for children 5-14.

T-Shirts

T-Shirts will be available but guaranteed only with pre-registration. Shirts will be light grey 50:50 cotton:polyester with the design shown to the right.
Cost is $15 XS through XL and $17.5 to $19.50 for larger sizes.

Camping

Shaded camping is available with ample picnic tables, shelters, and facilities. Smaller campers are welcome, but larger RVs might have a difficult time in that there are no hook-ups. Showers and water will be available.

Dogs

Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome!

Hotels

There are a number of h/motels in Harrisonburg and Verona VA (~10 miles from Grottoes, VA).

Friday, May 20

We will open the weekend on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. for those who want to come for a long weekend. Cave on your own on Friday.

Well, you will be at Grand Caverns! And there are so many caves nearby! Commercial caves in bold

Conservation Project

Project work in Grand Caverns

Other Activities

Don’t want to get down and dirty? Don’t blame you; there is so much to do above-ground!

Vendors

  • Marissa Loftus
    • Cave packs
    • Survey bags
    • Ask about custom made cave suits

Saturday, May 21

Dinner

Saturday's dinner will be catered by Battarbee's

  • Chicken Bake
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Dessert
  • Drinks: Iced Tea & Lemonade>

While we will attempt to accommodate all the hungry cavers, only those who pre-register will be guaranteed a meal.

Evening Program – Pavilion II

Presentation Titled “Thomas Jefferson, Speleologist” by Bert Ashbrook

DJ

In search of a DJ to keep John Fox’s legacy alive.

BYOB DISCRETELY!

 

SUNDAY, May 22

Breakfast

Pennsylvania Cave Conservancy (PCC) will offer a fundraising breakfast. Suggested donation: $5/person

  • Pancakes
  • Sausage
  • Orange Juice
  • Coffee

Meetings

VAR & PCC meetings beginning at 9:00 a.m.

SWAP

11:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday at Pavilion I
Now that you have upgraded your gear, it’s time to spread the joy! Bring your gear to sell or trade!