Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful event!
Appalachia Day
When: Saturday, November 4 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC
Embrace the beauty and culture of the Appalachian Mountains at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC, in support of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Appalachia Day will be held on Saturday, November 4th as a celebration for everything “Appalachia.” Come out and celebrate what you love about the mountains – the raffle, food, music by The Hill Climbers, The Holler Choir, and Dan Shearin, crafts and more!
Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can enter a chance to win a private farm tour guided by Farm Director Virginia Hamilton, offering insights into the workings of this regenerative farm ($250 value). Take the kids on a hay ride 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, including the Appalachia Session IPA by Wicked Weed Brewing.
Proceeds from beer sales and a raffle held during the event will help support the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Wicked Weed Brewing will also match all bar sales!
Our partnership with Wicked Weed Brewing underscores their commitment to supporting the preservation of local farms, streams, watersheds, mountains, forests, and outdoor recreation areas. They do this through their #BeersThatBuild program, and your participation in this event acknowledges and appreciates their dedication to protecting the places we all cherish in the Appalachian region. We’re also grateful to our friends at Hickory Nut Gap Farm for donating the space for this event. Appalachia Day offers a unique and enjoyable way to immerse yourself in 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 for supporting ongoing local conservation efforts as a corporate partner. We look forward to enjoying a great day on the farm with friends and neighbors!”
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It’s harvest celebration time – come join us on the farm!
Appalachia Day Hike to Ferguson Peak
We are also hosting a Hike to Ferguson Peak on the Strawberry Gap Trail as part of Appalachia Day – Click HERE for more details and registration form.
