11/06/2025
Downstairs Pottery will be at the Appalchian Festival this Saturday from 9 to 5 . It looks like@ its going to be a great day! Hope to see you there!
Appalachian Festival at Oak Mountain State Park
Step into the rich culture of the Appalachian Mountains at Oak Mountain State Park's very first Appalachian Festival, where the echoes of fiddle tunes, the scent of woodsmoke, talented crafters, good food, and many stories of old intertwine beneath the forest canopy. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including:
Artisan Demonstrations and Makers Market: Experience traditional Appalachian crafts firsthand, with quilters, potters, ironworkers, Dutch oven demonstrations, and other artisans showcasing their skills. Take home a piece of Appalachia from one of our many carefully selected vendors!
Educational Programming: History, storytelling, lore & legends - Featuring Dr Jewel Parker in partnership with UAB Libraries, Traditional Storyteller Renee Raney, and Oak Mountain State Park's Interpretive team.
Live Music Performances: Enjoy performances by local musicians, bringing the sounds of bluegrass and other Appalachian genres to life. - Featuring The Steel City Jug Slammers, Hillside Blue, and a fun bluegrass jam!
Food Trucks: Savor a variety of culinary delights from local food vendors, offering a range of delicious options for all tastes.
Finish Line Events' XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest: Featuring a 15K and 35K options and a family friendly hike option! All highlight the picturesque trails of the Appalachian foothills coinciding with the Appalachian Festival!
INFORMATION:
Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: South Trailhead Loop and surrounding areas (Parking will be all day-use lots & STH field)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9 AM - 5 PM: Demonstrations, Maker's Market, Food Trucks - Multiple locations
9 AM - 12 PM: Hillside Blue musical guests at the Lakeside Pavilion
10 AM: Highlands to Hollers: Celtic Influence on Old Appalachia at the Cedar Pavilion
10 AM: Dutch Oven food tasting with Tasha Simon, Alabama State Park's Chief of Natural Resources by the Dogwood Pavilion
12 PM: Roots of Healing: Native American, African, and Euromerican Medical Exchange in Appalachia with Dr. Jewel Parker - Sponsored by UAB Libraries - at the Cedar Pavilion
12 PM - 3 PM: Steel City Jug Slammers musical guests at the Lakeside Pavilion
2 PM: Holler Haunts and Hidden Creatures: Lore & Legends of the Appalachians at the Cedar Pavilion
2 PM: Dutch Oven food tasting with Tasha Simon, Alabama State Park's Chief of Natural Resources by the Dogwood Pavilion
3 PM - 5 PM: Public Bluegrass Jam at Lakeside Pavilion. Anyone is welcome to join in! (BYOI - Bring Your Own Instrument)
4 PM: Traditional Storytelling with Renee Raney, Alabama State Park's Chief of Interpretation at the Cedar Pavilion
**Festival maps and more information will be at the Dogwood Pavilion!**
