DKGF is designed to be a celebration of our adventure-gravel & off-road community!
Dirty Kitten Gravel Fest/DKGF (formerly DKGR) is our newly designed, community-centered, festival-style, off-road adventure, bike party weekend at Locust Hill Farm & Preserve (LHFP) in Rapidan, VA – the same location where we hosted DKGR.
DKGF 2026 will be the 8th year we have hosted an event at the farm; however, this year will NOT have a mass start gravel race as we’ve done in the past. Instead, we want to celebrate and showcase our grassroots, adventure-gravel and off-road cycling community by throwing a festival-style bike party weekend with various rides, challenges, activities, skills sessions, workshops, clinics, talks, demos, food, beverages, music, entertainment, expo, vendors, community hangs, camping* and a damn good time! More info can be found in the Event Notes on BikeReg.
Curious about bikepacking? Now’s your chance to learn from someone who’s been there!
Join @bikepackingroots Regional Steward @dirtykittengravel fest on July 25 & 26 for two Bikepacking Workshops.
Whether you’re dreaming about your first overnight ride or looking to refine your setup, these sessions will cover:
🏕️ Essential bikepacking gear & equipment
🗺️ Route planning and navigation
🎒 Packing tips and trip preparation
🌄 Stories and lessons from real bikepacking adventures
❓Live Q&A to help you get rolling with confidence
No experience? No problem! These workshops are perfect for anyone interested in getting started with bikepacking.
This event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information.