Foxfire Mountaineer Festival – October 4, 2025
Experience Appalachian tradition at the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Rabun County Civic Center Pavilions, 201 W Savannah St, Clayton, GA.
Spend the day stepping back into mountain life: explore 58 folk and craft vendors, hop on a wagon ride, let the kids enjoy old-fashioned games, and cheer on lively competitions like sack races and the exciting crosscut saw contest.
Festival Highlights
- Folk & Craft Artisans – Shop handmade goods from 58 vendors
- Heritage Skill Demonstrations – Spinning, pottery, woodcarving, blacksmithing, quilting, chainsaw carving, and handmade instruments
- Wagon Rides for all ages
- Children’s Games: 3-Legged Races, Shiner’s Dash, Sack Races, and more
- Toy Making and fun family activities
- Clogging Contest – Cheer on lively Appalachian dance traditions
- Crosscut Saw Competition – A fan-favorite festival showdown
- Food Trucks: Blue Hound Barbecue, The Sunday Diner, and treats from Rabun County Band Boosters
- Live Music All Day – Enjoy mountain tunes and folk favorites
Admission
$10 Adults (16+)
$5 Kids (6–15)
FREE for children 5 & under
Why Attend?
This year’s festival is Foxfire’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting our mission to preserve and share Appalachian heritage for generations to come. By attending, you’re helping to keep mountain traditions alive while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends.
Thank You to Our Community Partners
We are grateful for the incredible support that makes the Mountaineer Festival possible! Special thanks to:
Arbitter Animal Hospital, Blossman Gas, Chick-fil-A Clayton, City of Mountain City, Duvall Automotive, Hunter Electric, Hunter Funeral Home, Laurel of Northeast Georgia, Lifepoint Medical, McClain and Sons Excavating LLC, Osage Farms, Poss Realty, Rabun County Bank, Rabun Neighbors, RAIN Water, Reeves Ace Hardware, Taylor Home Repair, United Community Bank, and Veronica’s Café.
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Don’t miss this celebration of Appalachian culture, community, and heritage in the heart of Clayton, GA.
