Frequently Asked Questions

  • Saturday, August 24th from 10am-8pm and Sunday, August 25th from 10am-6pm.

  • Each shift is $30 plus a $5 convenience fee to participate per person. Sliders must be 46” tall to slide at this event. Sliders 7 years old or under 46” are admitted FREE and must slide with a registered adult. A liability waiver must also be completed at the time of purchase.

  • Church Street between the intersections of 12th and Washington Streets.

  • Each shift offers 2 hours of slide time and we encourage check-in starting one hour before start time.

    Shifts for both days include: • 10am-12pm

    • 12pm-2pm

    • 2pm-4pm

    • 4pm-6pm

    • 6pm-8pm (Saturday Only)

  • Inner Tube rental is included in your ticket fee, but you can bring your own as long as it fits slide standards. This can be checked at registration.

  • Come wearing what you plan to slide in! Dress for hot weather, you will get WET!

  • Join us in our “Chill-Zone” at the Lynchburg City Armory located at the corner of Church and 12th Streets. Here is where you can check-in, get cool for a few minutes, purchase water, visit our sponsors and learn more about UWCV!

  • Parking will be made available in several public parking lots surrounding the event and will be listed on our website prior to arriving.

  • All purchases MUST be made online. You may purchase additional time slots day of IF the time slot is not sold out.

  • We recommend arriving at least 30-60 minutes before your slide time to get checked in. This allows you to use your slide time actually sliding instead of checking in.

    1. Bring either a printed ticket or have you e-ticket ready to present on your phone. Printed waivers are not necessary as they are signed digitally with your online ticket purchase.

    2. We recommend bringing a ziplock baggy to protect your device, wallet, etc. from getting wet. UWCV is not responsible for lost or stolen items at this event. It is the responsibility of the slider to keep up with belongings. There will be bag check at registration if needed.

    3. If you are not a minor, bring your ID for verification

    4. Show up wearing what you will slide in!

    5. Bring money for shopping and dining in downtown Lynchburg! There are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the slide.

  • We do not allow tennis shoes on our slide. Pool shoes and sandals, however, are permitted; just be sure to keep your feet up and not drag them while going down the slide, as this will slow you down.

  • You must be at least 7 years old and 46″ tall to slide independently. Everyone 46″ and taller is required to purchase a ticket. Anyone less than 46″ tall must ride with an adult and will still need a ticket, but it is free. You’ll choose the free option when you choose your other tickets. We’ll need the names of all attendees in your group who are sliding, and each ticket holder will require a signed waiver, which you will fill out at the time of purchase. Children under 3 years old are not allowed on the slide.

  • This event is scheduled to proceed regardless of weather conditions. We intend to operate the slide unless severe or inclement weather poses a safety risk to our participants. In the event of severe weather, the slide activities will be temporarily suspended until conditions improve. If adverse weather persists, participants will have the option to join the waves scheduled for the following day, subject to availability.