At 11:00 AM, the festival gates open to our Vendor’s Village and our first event, “Fright or Flight,” an empowering self-defense seminar taught by dynamic twin duo Jacob and Zac Garner. In today’s world, the scariest thing isn’t the monsters lurking outside, but the fear of not being able to protect yourself when it matters most.
At 12:00 PM, get ready for Dot’s immersive comedy-horror show “Oblivion,” an hour-long performance that’s guaranteed to be a wild ride!
Throughout the day, experience haunting harmonies and Appalachian grit brought to the stage by incredible musicians:
- Molly’s Midnight Villains – Louisville, Kentucky
- Cody Blackwell – Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Dark Mountain Orchid – Knoxville, Tennessee
- Two Greer Boys – Fountain Inn, South Carolina
- Brandi Colt and Andrew Crawford – Greenville, South Carolina
Be captivated by storytellers weaving haunting tales steeped in local folklore, history, and supernatural legend. Don’t miss “The Telling,” the storytelling show that begins at 6:00 PM:
- Nate Smith (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- R. F. Greer (Dayton, Ohio)
- Natalya Smith (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- Jeryd Bolden-Greer (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- Tiffany Weathers (Simpsonville, South Carolina)
- Ed Bolden-Greer (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- Lena Perkins (Athens, Tennessee)
- Nikky Greer (Powell, Tennessee)
- Susan Gilliam (Seymour, Tennessee)
Advance ticket sales are happening NOW! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the ultimate horror experience of the season. Grab your tickets here: https://appalachianhorrorfest.com/ticket/
Mark your calendars, gather your bravest friends, and prepare for a day of thrills and chills you won’t forget!