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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<\/a> throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

The Appalachian Trail Days Festival is the biggest event of the year in Damascus and the world\u2019s largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

ATC Program Schedule<\/a>\n Full Trail Days Event Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>","excerpt":"

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