Georgia Mountain Trail Fest 2022

April 23, 2022
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April 24, 2022
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Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This is the festival where the Georgia trails community comes together — hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, trail runners, equestrians, campers, jeep and RV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome! We will have multiple vendors, educational trail talks, food trucks, local wine, hard cider, and craft beer, live music, and more.

location

Join us at the beautiful Harrison Park in Ellijay, GA. The day will start with the annual Sasquatch 5k at 7am followed by educational trail talks, vendors, food trucks, local hard cider and craft beer, and more.

Ellijay is located 75 minutes north of Atlanta and 60 minutes from Marietta, easy access from Highway 515 and to the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Hard Cider from Ellijay's Reece's Cider, Co. and local north Georgia craft beer from Cartecay River Brewing Co.

how much


This event is free, however, donations will be appreciated. We are also suggesting a $5 donation for parking.

bigfoot

AND, YES, BIGFOOT WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE! And he's not going to be his usual shy self — we promise he'll be available for you to take a #BIGFOOTSELFIE.

Partner with us!

Become a Sponsor

Connect your brand to an amazing cause — celebrating the outdoors and better trails for all! Sponsor booth optional.

Become a Vendor

Bring your art, your products, your information, or your delicious food and beverages to hundreds of trail-enthusiasts!

Become a Volunteer

Help us make the event a success! All volunteers get complimentary admission to the festival.

Schedule of events

Benton Mackaye Trail Association

April 23, 2022
10:00 am
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11:00 am

To preserve, protect and maintain the Benton MacKaye Trail.

Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers Panel

April 23, 2022
11:00 am
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12:00 pm

We will have a panel of three AT Thru Hikers to tell their stories and answer questions!

Gilmer County Public Safety

April 23, 2022
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Search and Rescue details and demonstrations and Trail Safety

Mountain Biking in the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia

April 23, 2022
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm

Earl Hunter, Jr. From Black Folks Camp Too

April 23, 2022
2:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Orange Walls LIVE!

April 23, 2022
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm

Randy, Daniel, Frankie, and Stephen are The Orange Walls band! Hybrid Acoustic-Rock, Blues, and Jam-Band stylings of classic and well-loved songs.

Highbeams LIVE!

April 23, 2022
7:00 pm
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9:30 pm

A trio of brothers and best friends, Highbeams have lit up stages across the southeast with their emotive, high-energy performances and rich three part harmonies. Adam Pendlington, Ian Pendlington, and Stephen Quinn are...The Highbeams!

Gerald Hodge with Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

April 24, 2022
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Andrea White with Georgia River Network

April 24, 2022
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm

Anne Van Curen as Grandma Gatewood

April 24, 2022
2:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Georgia Appalachian Trail Club

April 24, 2022
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Georgia Appalachian Trail Club manages, maintains, and protects the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Georgia with volunteers from its membership and the interested public.

Food & Drink

Vendors

Sponsors

A.T. Springer Mountain Level

Benton Mackaye Level

Pinhoti Trail Level

Three Rivers Level

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Sponsorship level details

We're so honored you're considering sponsoring this project! Learn about our sponsorship levels below and please reach out to gamtntrailspartnership if you have questions. Remember Georgia Mountain Trails Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our letter to Sponsors
$5,000
Appalachian Trail - Springer Mountain Level

• Listed as primary event sponsor (Billed as "GMTF, Presented by YOUR NAME")

• Primary size logo, website link, and social links included on all our web presences

• Your Logo on all printed materials

• Three free prominent 10x10 booth spaces

• Frequent recognition on stage throughout the event

• Recognition on event T-Shirt

$2,500
Benton Mackaye Level

• Your Logo, website link, and social links included on all our web presences

• Promotion on website and social media

• Your Logo on all printed materials

• Two free prominent 10x10 booth spaces

• Frequent recognition on stage throughout the event

• Recognition on event T-Shirt

$1,000
Pinhoti Trail Level

• Secondary logo sizing included on all web presences

• Link to company promotion on website and social media

• Secondary logo sizing on all printed materials

• Two free 10x10 booth spaces

• Frequent recognition on stage throughout the event

• Recognition on event T-Shirt

$500
Three Rivers Level

• Secondary logo sizing included on all web presences

• Link to company promotion on website and social media

• Secondary logo sizing on all printed materials

• One free 10x10 booth space

• Frequent recognition on stage throughout the event

• Recognition on event T-Shirt

Previous Projects

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April 22, 2023
April 22, 2023
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Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Georgia Mountain Trail Fest 2022

Georgia Mountain Trail Fest 2022

April 23, 2022
April 24, 2022
|
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This is the festival where the Georgia trails community comes together — hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, trail runners, equestrians, campers, jeep and RV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome! We will have multiple vendors, educational trail talks, food trucks, local wine, hard cider, and craft beer, live music, and more.