Frequently Asked Questions
HOW ARE YOU RAISING MONEY IF THE EVENT IS FREE?
There is no entrance fee to attend JackFest. We want the festival to be accessible to anyone that wants to attend. Funds are raised through sponsorship, donations, registration fees (kids race, Lego challenge, superhero team obstacle challenge), raffle donations, food and beverage sales, and merchandise sales.
WHERE DO THE FUNDS THAT ARE RAISED THROUGH JACKFEST GO?
All funds raised through JackFest will be split between our two event beneficiaries, the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville and the Pediatric Oncology program at UVA Children’s Hospital.
WHICH EVENTS REQUIRE REGISTRATION?
The Kids' Superhero Dash, the Lego Challenge and the Superhero Team Obstacle Challenge all require registration. The Child-Parent 2x200m Relay Race is free, but also requires registration too. Registration information for each of these events can be found on the Festival Information page.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT JACKFEST
No, we love dogs, but they're not allowed out on the Foxfield property, so please leave them at home. Sorry about that.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact us at: jackfestcville@gmail.com
WHAT ABOUT COVID?
We feel so much better having moved the date from October 2021 to late March 2022, knowing that the vast majority of our attendees will have had the opportunity to get vaccinated. Hopefully the under 5s get approved for vaccination prior to the event, and that, combined with the fact that everything is entirely outside, leads us to feel confident we can provide as safe of an event as possible.
That being said, we'll continue to monitor the COVID situation over the next several months, and if needed, will make the appropriate adjustments to our contingency plan in consultation with local experts. Please reach out directly if you have any specific questions or concerns.
That being said, we'll continue to monitor the COVID situation over the next several months, and if needed, will make the appropriate adjustments to our contingency plan in consultation with local experts. Please reach out directly if you have any specific questions or concerns.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
JackFest is taking place at Foxfield in Charlottesville, VA. The address for Foxfield is 2215 Foxfield Track, Charlottesville VA, 22901.
From Northern Virginia: Take 29 South to the Charlottesville Airport, turning right onto Airport Road. At the first traffic circle, take the third exit onto Rt 606. At the second traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Earlysville Road. After 3 miles, take a right onto Woodlands Road, then travel 4 miles to Rt 601. Turn left onto 601, then take one more left to stay on 601. Foxfield will be immediately on your right.
From Downtown Charlottesville: Take Barracks Road/Rt 601 out of town for approximately 4 miles, and Foxfield will be on your left.
From the Shenandoah Valley: Take I-64 East to exit 107 for Rt 250. Follow 250 for 8 miles, then turn left onto Owensville Road. At the end, turn right onto Garth Road, and after 1.3 miles Foxfield Races will be on your right.
From Richmond: Take I-64 West until exit 124 for Rt 250 for Charlottesville. Follow 250 for 5 miles, then take the Barracks Road exit, and turn right. Continue onto Rt 601 for 4 miles, and then Foxfield will be on your left.
From Northern Virginia: Take 29 South to the Charlottesville Airport, turning right onto Airport Road. At the first traffic circle, take the third exit onto Rt 606. At the second traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Earlysville Road. After 3 miles, take a right onto Woodlands Road, then travel 4 miles to Rt 601. Turn left onto 601, then take one more left to stay on 601. Foxfield will be immediately on your right.
From Downtown Charlottesville: Take Barracks Road/Rt 601 out of town for approximately 4 miles, and Foxfield will be on your left.
From the Shenandoah Valley: Take I-64 East to exit 107 for Rt 250. Follow 250 for 8 miles, then turn left onto Owensville Road. At the end, turn right onto Garth Road, and after 1.3 miles Foxfield Races will be on your right.
From Richmond: Take I-64 West until exit 124 for Rt 250 for Charlottesville. Follow 250 for 5 miles, then take the Barracks Road exit, and turn right. Continue onto Rt 601 for 4 miles, and then Foxfield will be on your left.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS?
11:30AM: Day of Registration Available On Site at Foxfield
12:00PM: JackFest Officially Begins!
1:00PM: Kids' Superhero Dash
2:00PM: Child-Parent 2x200 Meter Relay Races
2:00PM: Superhero Team Obstacle Course Challenge
2:30PM: Raffle Winners Announced
3:00PM: Lego Challenge Winners Announced
4:00PM: JackFest Ends
12:00PM: JackFest Officially Begins!
1:00PM: Kids' Superhero Dash
2:00PM: Child-Parent 2x200 Meter Relay Races
2:00PM: Superhero Team Obstacle Course Challenge
2:30PM: Raffle Winners Announced
3:00PM: Lego Challenge Winners Announced
4:00PM: JackFest Ends
ARE OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE ALLOWED?
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE WON A RAFFLE PRIZE?