GearFest has grown beyond just gear and exploded into a multi-day event, featuring camping, competitions, regional music acts, high-flying demos, a Friday and Saturday night beer garden and much more! GearFest is the Midwest Outdoor Experience offering something for the budding weekend warrior to the hardcore outdoor enthusiast. With over 10,000 visitors during the 2010 event, GearFest is one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest.
Demonstrations, Competitions, Exhibits
• Climbing Wall
• Youth Adventure Zone: monkey bridge, bike skills course and more
• Kayak River Area with demos and competitions
• Recreational Trail Bike Ride
• Geocaching
• Disc Golf Course
• Camping
• Snow Boarding Demos
• Bike Stunt Team Performances
• Live Music

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Eastwood MetroPark

1385 Harshman Road Dayton, Ohio 45431

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