Old Fort, NC | Trails & Trains Festival

See you at the 2nd annual Trails & Trains Festival on May 31 - June 2, 2024! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate North Carolina as the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and connections through the town’s notable railroad and Pisgah National Forest history. More Info: oldfortfest.com/

Friday, May 31 Schedule

• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

TRAIL SHUTTLES TO CATAWBA FALLS

PICK UP FROM WATER STREET

Come explore the new trail to Catawba Falls!

Meet on Water St. on the hour for shuttles to Catawba Falls.

Expect the parking lot at the falls to be full.

• 4:00 PM – 7:00

TWIG WEAVING MGM GAZEBO

Join artists from Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League to create beautiful twig weaving using natural objects.

• 3:30 PM – 8:00 

FOOD TRUCKS/BLOCK PARTY

LIVE MUSIC AT THE MOUNTAIN GATEWAY AMPHITHEATRE

• 3:30 – 5:30 DIFFERENT LIGHT 

Join us for an afternoon as they perform grooving rock music with moments of improv.

• 6:00 PM – 8:00  SOLVIVOR 

Enjoy this post-modern rock band from Asheville as they kick off the festival.

• 8:00 PM

MOVIE TIME AT EUDA WINE BUILDING WITH POPCORN (FREE EVENT)

MASTERMINDS (filmed in Old Fort)

(BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR)

Enjoy a free movie to kick off the weekend.