Appalachian Heritage Festival

Breaks Interstate Park will host the fourth annual Appalachian Heritage Festival on October 11-12, showcasing regional crafters, musicians, and time-honored Appalachian traditions.

Bluegrass Musicians Phil and Ann Case, and the Dennis Cove Band will perform on Saturday, with music running from 1 pm to 4 pm. On Sunday, music will run from 1:15 to 4:30 with Jim and Ada McCowan, and Virginia Whirlwinds.

During the festival, a ceremony will also be held to unveil the park’s new interpretive signs. Seven new signs detailing elements of the geological, cultural, and general history of the park, and three new trail signs will be introduced. The ceremony will begin at 1 pm on Saturday.
 
The molasses stir-off will begin at 7 am each morning; other festival activities will run from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. All events and activities will be held on Potter’s Knoll, adjacent to the Rhododendron Lodge. There is no admission charge for the festival. 

Vendor spaces are still available, but the deadline to reserve a table is Friday, October 3. For vendor guidelines and fees, or more information about the event, contact Carl Mullins at cmullins@breakspark.com, or by calling 276-865-4413 ext. 3221.