WAYNESBORO- On Saturday, June 8, the Greater Waynesboro Area will once again celebrate the great outdoors with the Eighth Annual Mason-Dixon Appalachian Trail Outdoor Festival. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, this free event promises a day of music, activities, vendors, and outdoor education for hikers and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
The festival, organized by the local Appalachian Trail Community, aims to provide opportunities for attendees to learn more about the Appalachian Trail in the Mason-Dixon area and enjoy a variety of outdoor-themed activities. Red Run Park, a family-friendly community oasis, serves as the perfect backdrop for this annual celebration.
Music will be a highlight of the event, with performances by Mountain Air, Trail Troubadours, and the bluegrass band Shade Tree Collective. Attendees can also participate in free yoga sessions led by Simone of Flowering Heart Yoga or visit the Antietam Humane Society’s adoptable pets.
A diverse range of food vendors, including Antietam Dairy ice cream, J&M BBQ, Bernard’s Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Brio’s drinks and pastries, and Cracken’ Catering’s Cajun delights, will tempt visitors’ taste buds throughout the day.
A diverse range of food vendors, including Antietam Dairy ice cream, J&M BBQ, Bernard’s Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Brio’s drinks and pastries, and Cracken’ Catering’s Cajun delights, will tempt visitors’ taste buds throughout the day.
Children can enjoy crafts, seed planting, train rides, and water safety awareness activities with Peace 4 Peyton. The Native Niche will offer native plants for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Appalachian Trail Community donations.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore rock and mineral exhibits, learn about binoculars and birds with the Conococheague Audubon, or participate in stream macroinvertebrate sampling with the Institute of Buttonwood Nature Center’s Water Striders group.
The festival will also feature a variety of artisans and vendors, including James Shoes, Tina’s Tumbled Treasures, Mountain WoodWorks, Shepherd’s Haven, Janet Young’s slate art, Nana’s Loops and Threads, and the United Methodist Men’s handmade wooden toys and games.
Visitors can meet and learn from experienced hikers, explore displays from trail groups like the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and gather information from organizations like Penn State/Mont Alto, Friends of Mont Alto State Park, and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
The Eighth Mason-Dixon Appalachian Trail Outdoor Festival promises to be a celebration of the great outdoors, offering something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to families seeking a fun-filled day in nature.
