Town & Trail Festival
A family-friendly event celebrating the community of Hot Springs & the Appalachian Trail! All proceeds from this festival will go to Rebuild Hot Springs Area.
DATES
May 1 & 2, 2026
Friday & Saturday
LOCATION
Hot Springs, NC
Throughout Downtown
ADMISSION
FREE
No Ticket Required
AT MILE MARKER
273.1
First Town North Bound
Fun for the whole family
- Live music
- Games and activities for all ages
- Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
- Delicious food
WHAT’S HAPPENING
EVENT SCHEDULE
We’re putting the finishing touches on an exciting weekend. Check back soon for updates and more Town & Trail Festival details.
Friday, May 01, 2026
Join us on the trail and give back to the land that makes Hot Springs so special. We’re organizing a cleanup to help preserve and restore the Appalachian Trail corridor — more details on timing and meeting location are coming soon.
Saturday, May 02, 2026
10:00am
Vendor Market Opens
Shopping & Education
11:00am
Contra Dancing w/ Charley Harvey
Community Folk Dancing with live music
12:00pm
Roy Hurley & The Big Pillow Open Mic All Stars
Live Music
1:00pm
Honkey Katz
Live Music
1:00pm
Cornhole Tournament Begins
Enter to Win
2:00pm
Paint Rock
Live Music
3:00pm
Fenris Wolf
Live Music
4:30pm
Duck Race on the Spring Creek
Enter to Win
Would you like to sponsor
Town & Trail Festival?
100% of proceeds go to supporting Rebuild Hot Springs Area’s Emergency Services Fund.
The Duck Race
Do you think your rubber ducky has what it takes to take the plunge and win the race?
Join the fun in this crowd-favorite duck race! “Adopt” a numbered rubber duck, then watch as the ducks are released into Spring Creek and float their way toward glory. The first duck to cross the finish line wins a 50/50 prize, making this a little splash of fun with a chance to take home bragging rights—and cash. Get your own lucky duck at the Rebuild Hot Springs Area booth!
Sign up to volunteer and you could be a duck wrangler too!
PRESENTED BY
Rebuild Hot Springs Area
100% of proceeds from Town & Trail Festival go to Rebuild Hot Springs Area (RHSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the community of Hot Springs, North Carolina.
RHSA stewards recovery resources while supporting sustainable rebuilding, future preparedness, and new opportunities for the town. Its work focuses on strengthening local infrastructure, supporting residents and businesses, and ensuring that recovery efforts lead to a more resilient, adaptable, and connected community.
Through projects, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives, RHSA is helping shape a future for Hot Springs that honors its character while preparing for the challenges ahead.