Trails & Trains Festival

Trails & Trains Festival June 4-6, 2026 - A town-wide festival celebrating history, community, and outdoor spaces in Old Fort, NC.

On June 6th, join The G5 Trail Collective and Camp Grier at the Old Fort McDowell Technical Community College campus for...
05/20/2026

On June 6th, join The G5 Trail Collective and Camp Grier at the Old Fort McDowell Technical Community College campus for a screening of "Rebuilding Trails and Community After Hurricane Helene" presented by onXmaps & TOYOTA.

Did you know there is an ultra race just over the Tennessee Border? Inspired by James Earl Ray's "Escape from Brushy Mou...
05/19/2026

Did you know there is an ultra race just over the Tennessee Border? Inspired by James Earl Ray's "Escape from Brushy Mountain Prison" The Barkley Marathon ultra race includes a crawl through a drainage ditch within the ruins of Brushy Mountain Prison. Ultra-marathonor John Kelly has completed The Barkley Marathon THREE TIMES: becoming the hird person to complete the course more than once. As keynote speaker for the Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026, come see John Kelly at Euda Wine on Thursday, June 4th! The evening will conclude with Q&A and then Outdoor trivia hosted by our favorite local trivia master, PJ Miller from B Side Bakery & Books!

The Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026 is still looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the event! I...
05/18/2026

The Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026 is still looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the event! If you can help, please send an email to [email protected] with "Volunteer" in the Subject line. Thanks!

Who's ready for Henry the Hiker? So excited as our official mascot makes his trek back to Old Fort in time for the Old ...
05/13/2026

Who's ready for Henry the Hiker? So excited as our official mascot makes his trek back to Old Fort in time for the Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026!

"I Am The MST" by Jester Wallis Productions is a full length documentary highlighting the Mountains to Sea Trail that sp...
05/13/2026

"I Am The MST" by Jester Wallis Productions is a full length documentary highlighting the Mountains to Sea Trail that spans across the state of North Carolina and the people that make up the community surrounding it. We're honored to show this film during the Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026 Film Festival on June 6th, 2026! Meet us at McDowell Technical Community College (Old Fort Location), film starts at 1:45pm.

On June 6th at 12:30pm, please join us at McDowell Technical Community College (Old Fort location) for a special screeni...
05/12/2026

On June 6th at 12:30pm, please join us at McDowell Technical Community College (Old Fort location) for a special screening of "A Dream For the Future" by Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina! The 27-minute film, produced by WNC-native filmmakers from Creative Campfire, showcases FCNC’s conservation achievements, including iconic places such as Lake James State Park, South Mountains Game Land, Catawba Falls, and Wilson Creek. Featuring interviews with Founding Executive Director Susie Hamrick Jones, Founding Board Member Marsha Riddle, conservation partners, and current Executive Director Andrew Kota, the documentary highlights the people and partnerships that have shaped the region’s protected landscapes.

Friday, June 5th, meet us at 8am on the Meadows Loop trail during the Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026 for a Bi...
05/11/2026

Friday, June 5th, meet us at 8am on the Meadows Loop trail during the Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival -2026 for a Birding Hike led by experienced Birder Matt Eldridge! This is a great opportunity to dust off those binoculars and get some confirmed sightings of unique bird species throughout our neck of the Pisgah National Forest!

Come join the Trails & Trains Festival on Wednesday at Euda Wine and test your knowledge of trails and trains with Homeg...
01/20/2026

Come join the Trails & Trains Festival on Wednesday at Euda Wine and test your knowledge of trails and trains with Homegrown Trivia's PJ Miller. This is the first event we're hosting to get the momentum going for the Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival this June! We challenge you to bring a team and enjoy a fun evening with friends, facts and amazing Euda Wine.

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