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Get ready for the 36th annual
​Appalachian Trail Days Festival!

May 19-21, 2023

​​Interested in coming to Trail Days 2023 as a vendor or performer? Get on the waitlist:
Vendor & Performer Waitlist

2022 Title Sponsor: Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Hyperlite Mountain Gear is the Title Sponsor for Trail Days 2022
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is deeply rooted in the practice of ultralight and uncomplicated adventuring. Crafted using revolutionary, 100% waterproof Dyneema© Composite Fabrics, their backpacks, shelters, and accessories function as an integrated system, all grounded in the philosophy of Essentialism. Their mission, to build the best backcountry gear in the world, can only be achieved by creating highly refined gear that features precisely what’s needed. And nothing more.​

2022 Thru-Hiker Sponsors

Darn Tough is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Gregory is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Six Moon Designs is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Good To-Go is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Osprey is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Farm to Feet is a Thru-Hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Darn Tough Vermont, Farm to Feet, Good To-Go, Gregory Mountain Products, Osprey, Six Moon Designs

2022 Section Hiker Sponsors

La Sportiva is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Rab is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Salewa is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
LiteAF is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Appalachian Gear Company is a section hiker sponsor of Trail Days
Backpacker Magazine is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Ripstop by the Roll is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Town Shirt is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Toaks is a section hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Freeman Productions, Bristol
Appalachian Gear Company, Backpacker Magazine, Freeman Productions, La Sportiva, Lite AF, Rab & Lowe Alpine, Ripstop By The Roll, Salewa, Toaks Outdoor, Town Shirt Co.

2022 Day Hiker Sponsors

Fernweh Food Co is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Tasty Bite is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Appy Trails is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Hampton Farms is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Enlightened Equipment is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Nature Valley is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Brinkwaters is a day hiker sponsor for Trail Days
Appy Trails, Brinkwaters, Enlightened Equipment, Fernweh Food Company, Hampton Farms, Tasty Bite, Nature Valley

2022 Event Vendors

Craft & Retail Vendors
Abingdon Bee Company
Abstract Hikes
American Legion Post 135
Appalachian Teas and Botanicals
Baskets & More
Between the Blazes
Bill Lyons
Canine Candy
Carpenter Family Woodworking
Dancing Hands Hairwraps
Designs by Sharon
Dreamland Alpacas
DryFox Co
​Ellis Brothers Builders
Express It Face & Body Art
Fire & Ice Outdoors
H&E Farms
Hope Leather Products
Homemade Wanderlust
The Landmark Project
Lasting Impressions Photography
Laurel Ave Church of Christ
Mike's Leather Craft
Misty Mountain Designs
Morgan's Earth Treasurers
Natures' Dual Fuel
Sapling Grove Pottery
Sarah Jones Photography
Soulshine Soap
Spiral Dyes
Status Graphics & Design
Subtle Energetics
Sunnyside Stickers
Virginia Backpacking
Wandering Arts & Crafts
4 Stitches & Giggles Embroidery
804 Outpost Coffee Co

Manufacturer Rep Area (by Tent City)
Gregory Mtn Products - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
Etowah Outfitters
Big Agnes/Asolo/Crazy Creek
Backpacker - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Leki & Oboz
Osprey Packs​
Vertical Divider
Sponsors & Gear Vendors
Adventure Damascus & Sundog Outfitter
​AntiGravity Gear & The AT Guide

Appalachian Gear Co. - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Appy Trails  -  Day-Hiker Sponsor
Astral
Backpacker - Section-Hiker Sponsor
BioLite
Brinkwaters - Day-Hiker Sponsor
Cedar Ridge Outdoors
Cedar Tree Industry
Darn Tough Vermont - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
DutchWare
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)
Enlightened Equipment - Day-Hiker Sponsor
Farm To Feet - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
FarOut
Fernweh Food Company - Day-Hiker Sponsor
Freeman Productions - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Good To-Go - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
Gregory Mountain Products - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
Hampton Farms - Day-Hiker Sponsor
The Hiker Yearbook
Hyperlite Mountain Gear - Title Sponsor
Jacks-R-Better
Jetboil
La Sportiva - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Lightheart Gear and the StickPic
Lite AF - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Mount Inspiration Apparel
Mountain Sports Ltd
Nature Valley - Day Hiker Sponsor
NEMO
​North x North
Purple Rain Adventure Skirts
Rab & Lowe Alpine - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Ripstop by the Roll - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Salewa - Section-Hiker Sponsor
Six Moon Designs - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
Spuds Adventure Gear
Tasty Bite - Day-Hiker Sponsor
Toaks Outdoor - Thru-Hiker Sponsor
Town Shirt Co - Section-Hiker Sponsor
The Trek / Backpacker Radio
Vargo Outdoors
Vayska
Wide Mouth Water
Zpacks
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Food Vendors
Allen's Sweet Paradise
​Cornett's Concessions
​Dr. Enuf Stand (CTREC)
Fuego Taquito
Homeslice Pizza
Ice Cream Stop
Lil Delights 
Mama's Food Factory
Outback Kate's​
Vertical Divider
Authors Tent
Steve Adams
Nancy East
Dan Healy & Robert Fromhartz
Bob & Matt Hunt
Jack Layfield
Emily Leonard
Jane Niedfeldt
​Amber Niven
Christine Reed
David Roberts
Nonprofit & Informational
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA)
American Chestnut Foundation
American Legion Post 0135
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
AT Museum
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
Earl Shaffer Foundation
Florida Trail Association
​Gideon Abingdon Camp
Grayson County Tourism
Hard Core / Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC)
Highlands Community Services
Hike for Mental Health
Laurel Avenue Church of Christ
Luke5Adventures
Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club (MRATC)
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC)
Southern Ohio Trail Magic
Trail Head Lodge
Trails Carolina
US Forest Service
Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC)
West Virginia Scenic Trails Association (WVSTA)
Wise Pines

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 576
208 West Laurel Avenue
​Damascus, VA 24236

PHONE

(276) 475-3831

EMAIL

info (at) damascus .org

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  • Home
  • Adventure
    • Local Highlights
    • Virginia Creeper Trail
    • Appalachian Trail (AT)
    • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    • Highlands Horse Trail
    • Motor Routes
  • Downtown
    • Damascus Trail Center
    • Town Parks
    • Farmers Market
    • Coolest Pool on the Trail
    • History Tour
    • Dining & Drinks
    • Shopping
    • Damascus Business Group
    • Live in Damascus >
      • Real Estate
      • Damascus Library
      • Schools
      • Healthcare
      • Religious Organizations
  • Stay
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Campgrounds & RV Parks
    • Inns & Lodges
    • Vacation Rentals
  • Events Calendar
    • Events Calendar
    • A Trail Town Christmas
    • Contra Dance: Trail Town Twirl
    • Appalachian Trail Days Festival >
      • Event Info
      • Sponsors & Vendors
      • Trail Days Schedule
      • Music Lineup
  • FAQ
  • Parking
  • Media
  • Merch