Appalachia Day

Come celebrate what you love about our mountain home. There will be food trucks on site, live music, a craft village market, a raffle and more farm fun for the whole family! Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can take the kids on a hayride or pony ride (operating hours are from 11:00 – 4:00).

While enjoying the festivities, you can savor delectable offerings from food trucks on-site and cold beers provided by Wicked Weed Brewing and Highland Brewing Company. All proceeds from beer sales and a raffle held during the event will help support the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

We’re grateful for our partnerships with Wicked Weed Brewing, Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Highland Brewing Company. Their generous support underscores their commitment to supporting the preservation of local farms, streams, watersheds, mountains, forests, and outdoor recreation areas.

Appalachia Day offers a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and community spirit of the Appalachian Mountains while actively supporting conservation efforts crucial to preserving this treasured region for generations to come.

“This is a great partnership event,” says Membership Director Cheryl Fowler. “The land at Hickory Nut Gap Farm was permanently protected by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in 2008 with a farmland conservation easement, and SAHC is grateful to Wicked Weed Brewing and Highland Brewing Company for supporting ongoing local conservation efforts as corporate partners. We look forward to enjoying a great day on the farm with friends and neighbors! Come on out y’all!”

If you are a local craftsperson and would like to sell your crafts at the market village, please reach out to Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org.