Includes chicken, fried potatoes with ramps,
green beans, and a roll.
Adult $12, Child $8
Other food will be available including hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, and homemade desserts.
Whether you're a seasoned competitive eater or just hungry for a challenge, this is your chance to shine! The rules are simple: eat as many ramps as you can within the time limit, and claim your spot as the Ramp Eating Champion.
Contest begins at 4:30.
Pull up a chair and enjoy the afternoon with mountain music performed by local musicians.
Music begins at 12:00 and will last until 5:00PM.
Band Schedule:
11:00 Ms Ellie and The South Fork Ramblers
11:45 Middlefork Bluegrass
12:30 Wayne Henderson and Friends
1:15 Nobody's Business
2:00 Honey Dippers
2:45 Brian Osborne and The Ashe County Boys
3:30 The Yates Family
Local vendors and crafters, will have booths setup outside next to the Firehall.
If you are a vendor and would like to reserve your space, please call 423-335-2886.
Have you ever been walking through a lush forest in early spring, and been suddenly captivated by a delightful aroma wafting through the trees– earthy, garlicky, and oh-so-inviting. You've stumbled upon ramps, nature's delicious gift to the season!
Ramps, often affectionately called "wild leeks," are humble yet extraordinary plants that emerge for a short period of time each spring. They have a unique flavor that combines the bite of garlic with the sweetness of spring onions. That's the magic of ramps! Their brief appearance signals the arrival of spring, making them a cherished delicacy eagerly awaited by food enthusiasts and foragers alike.
The next time you find yourself wandering through the woods in early spring, keep an eye out for ramps and experience nature's springtime treasure.
