Appalachian True Heritage Festival

Yesterday and today in Waynesville, a charming festival. 

The bandstand, with mountain music all day.

Another musical circle. Note the belt-of-harmonicas on the harmonica player.

“Outlaw Alchemy” didn’t appear to do any alchemy, but there were several herbalists in the festival.

A permanent installation helping visitors identify plants.

I think I told this story recently, but if not, here is an official version. As of the end of the war, Thomas’ Legion of Indians and Highlanders had defeated the Federal forces in these mountains. Appropriately, both the Cherokee and the Highlanders are represented here today: the Cherokee have a tent at one end, and The Scotsman Pub at the other. Men in kilts or traditional Cherokee clothing can be seen in the crowd. 

This sauce was good enough that I bought some even though I make my own at home.


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