Events - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org Keep the Trail Alive Tue, 05 May 2026 08:29:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wp-favicon-image-32x32.png Events - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org 32 32 Trail Days 2026 https://appalachiantrail.org/event/trail-days-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=614457 The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world’s largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture!

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]]> Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Damascus, Virginia for Trail Days 2026! The ATC’s Damascus Trail Center will host educational programs and giveaways throughout the weekend.

The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world’s largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture!

Each year in May, the town swells to an estimated 25,000 people for the festival. You can expect a grand reunion of thru-hikers past and present, over a hundred vendors of handmade goods and some of the best outdoor gear in the industry, a packed schedule of live music and events, and a large crowd of trail supporters and hiking enthusiasts.

ATC Program Schedule Full Trail Days Event Schedule

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]]> Backpacking 101 Workshop https://appalachiantrail.org/event/backpacking-101-workshop/ Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=615108 Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's comprehensive backpacking workshop and learn essential skills for your next adventure.

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]]> Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s comprehensive backpacking workshop and learn essential skills for your next adventure.

Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s comprehensive backpacking workshop and learn essential skills for your next adventure.

From gear selection and packing techniques to trail navigation and wilderness safety, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s expert guides will prepare you for unforgettable backcountry experiences.

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]]> Free Bike Repair https://appalachiantrail.org/event/free-bike-repair/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=615109 Bring your bike to our Free Bike Repair event on Fridays and get it fixed up by our skilled mechanics for no cost at all!

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]]> Every Friday 1PM – 4:30PM from June 5 to October 30.

Bring your bike to our Free Bike Repair event on Fridays and get it fixed up by our skilled mechanics for no cost at all!

Whether your tires need some air or your chain needs a little TLC, our team of expert mechanics will have your wheels spinning in no time. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your bike in top shape for your next adventure. See you there!

Rain or shine.

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