Event poster for the Mountain Grrl Experience in Pikeville, Kentucky from June 15 to 17, 2023. Features a circular logo with a guitar and profile of a woman, decorative abstract design, and several stars on a brown background.

We are a music and arts festival dedicated to supporting Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Eastern Kentucky.

We are a female run festival raising money for women in need.

All are welcome. Zero exclusion.

Workshops, live music, art gallery, artisan vendors and demonstrations and so much more.

The Mountain Girl Experience is proud to announce that in 2022 we raised $3000.00 in charitable donations to help Appalachian Women in need.

See pictures below from our 2022 live music performances, workshops, art gallery, vendors and more.

Kick Off Events!

Kick Off Events!

Get Ready for Mountain Grrl Experience 2023! Join us at our Kick-Off Events!

*April 1, 2023 Mountain Men Experience, Pit House, Slade, KY

Justin Wills, WD Miller, Aaron Boyd, Dave Shoemaker

*April 22, 2023 The Great Hall-Hillbilly Days, Pikeville, KY

Bek and The Starlight Revue and Luna and the Mountain Jets

MUSIC!

Group of five musicians performing on stage with guitars, one woman singing, one man playing electric guitar, and others dancing, stage with musical equipment and blue lighting.
Two women with musical instruments smiling at each other on stage, one with a mandolin and the other with a guitar, under a white tent during a live performance.
A group of five people on stage, four women and one man playing guitar, with one woman holding an acoustic guitar, during a performance or rehearsal in a theater.
A young woman with multi-colored hair, wearing sunglasses, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone during a live performance outdoors.
Six women on stage performing in a band with guitars and a percussion instrument, with an audience watching. Colorful fabric backdrop behind them.
A black and white photograph of a four-member band performing on a stage with a backdrop displaying the logo of 'The Mountain Girls'. The band includes a guitarist on the left, a lead singer with an acoustic guitar in the center, a drummer behind, an
Four women performing music on stage, playing guitars and singing into microphones, smiling and enjoying the moment.
A group of five women performing on stage at an outdoor music festival under a white canopy, playing various stringed instruments, with an audience seated in front of them.
An elderly woman with short gray hair sitting on a stage, holding an acoustic guitar, with a microphone in front of her. She is smiling and looking to her left during a performance outdoors.
Black and white photo of a man with long hair and glasses playing a saxophone on stage, and a woman with braided hair singing into a microphone, holding hands.
A woman singing into a microphone with sunglasses, playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a t-shirt with a graphic design, in black and white.
Two women playing musical instruments on an outdoor stage, smiling and enjoying the performance.
Musicians performing on an outdoor stage at dusk, under a banner reading 'Mountain Top Media'. The band includes multiple guitar players, a keyboardist, and vocalists, illuminated by stage lights.
A woman sitting on a chair playing notable multi-instrument, which combines a keyboard and a lap harp, at a performance or event under a tent.
A woman with dreadlocks, wearing a patterned headscarf and white blouse, is sitting behind a pink keyboard on a dark stage, singing into a microphone.
A band performing on stage with a female bassist and a male guitarist singing into microphones, accompanied by a drummer in the background.
A group of musicians playing guitars on stage during a live performance at an outdoor venue at dusk.
Musicians performing on an outdoor stage at night, with a woman singing into a microphone and others playing guitars, under string lights.
A musical concert on an outdoor stage during the evening with multiple musicians playing guitars and instruments, and a female performer with her hand raised.
A group of women singing and playing guitars on stage during an outdoor concert at night, with string lights hanging above and a brick building in the background.
People performing on an outdoor stage during a concert, with a woman singing and a man playing drums in the background.
Group of women performing music on stage at night, with some singing and playing guitar, in front of buildings with illuminated windows and string lights above.
Two women playing acoustic guitars on an outdoor stage, singing into microphones. One woman is wearing a patterned skirt and the other has dark hair pulled up, with a colorful shawl. There are speakers and equipment on stage, with green trees and whi
Two musicians, a man and a woman, performing with acoustic guitars and a banjo inside a large tent, with colorful tie-dye backdrop.
A woman with sunglasses and a black sleeveless top playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone during an outdoor performance on a stage with musical equipment and a background of trees and buildings.
Musicians preparing for a performance on a stage outdoors. There are three people visible, including a woman singer, a man with a bass guitar, and a cameraman filming. The stage has musical instruments and equipment, with buildings in the background
Two women singing closely into a microphone during a performance at night, with a dark background and blurred lights.
A band performing on an outdoor stage with multiple musicians and singers, including guitarists and a fiddler, under a covered pavilion with string lights, in front of historic brick buildings.
A woman performing outdoor music, singing into a microphone and playing a keyboard, with a music stand nearby, in front of a light-colored building and green trees.
A woman with dreadlocks wearing a leopard print headband, white blouse, and leopard print skirt singing into a microphone.

ART!

A display of colorful paintings on small easels outdoors, with a green tree and modern building in the background.
People gathered at a table outdoors, engaging in face painting and watercolor art. Children and adults are smiling, surrounded by art supplies including palettes of colorful paints, paper, and brushes.
A woman with curly brown hair, wearing black sunglasses, a tie-dye t-shirt, and colorful bracelets, sitting at a table outdoors, smiling at the camera, with art supplies and a gaming board in front of her.
A woman with long, curly, pastel-colored hair, wearing a green dress and apron, smiling as she interacts with people at an outdoor event.
An outdoor vendor booth for Pike Arts with informational flyers, supplies, and tote bags on a table covered with an orange tablecloth under a blue canopy, with a city street and colorful mural in the background.
A woman with long, curly, pastel pink and blonde hair, wearing a green dress with white polka dots, stands at a table applying makeup to a young girl with blonde hair tied with a teal bow, sitting beside her. Several people are gathered around the ta
A group of women and a young girl sitting at tables outdoors, participating in a painting activity with supplies like watercolors and paper. Some women have sunglasses, and there is a tent with a purple candle and various drinks on the tables.
A young girl sitting on the floor in front of a large grey canvas with colorful artwork, including a rainbow and the phrase 'Love is love.' An adult nearby is working on a similar canvas with rainbow colors and illustrations, with paint cups and brus
Woman with a floral headband, sunglasses, and denim overalls drawing on paper at a table with watercolor paints, water bottles, and art supplies, while another woman in a white shirt and glasses is in the background.

WORKSHOPS!

Group of women and children dancing and having fun under a tent at an outdoor event.
Two women seated on stage, one reading from a book, the other listening, with a table of water bottles and a sponsor banner in the background.
Four women sitting on chairs with musical instruments on a stage with a black curtain background.
Two musicians, a man playing a banjo and a woman jumping, performing on an outdoor stage under a tent with colorful artwork in the background.
A group of people, including children and adults, are sitting in an outdoor or semi-outdoor setting with chairs arranged in rows, attending an event. A woman in a yellow floral dress is smiling and talking to a young girl in a colorful dress, who is
Two women sitting on a bench playing dulcimers, with a group of people in the background in an indoor setting.
Group of women sitting on folding chairs at an outdoor event, some smiling and engaging in conversation, with a few small children and other people standing in the background.
A woman with long, curly blonde hair standing on a stage outdoors, holding a stick and a book, with microphone stands and a colorful tie-dye backdrop.
A group of people sitting in a circle on stage, engaged in a discussion. Some participants have notebooks or clipboards, and there is a guitar and a cardboard box in the center of the circle. A poster with logos and text stands at the back.
Two women are seated on stage in modern white chairs, engaged in conversation during a talk or interview. A small table between them holds two water bottles and a yellow pamphlet. The stage has dark flooring and the women are dressed casually; one is
A woman performing on stage with a microphone inside a large tent. Audience members are standing and sitting, watching her perform.
Group of women participating in a dulcimer music workshop or class under a large tent, with some women smiling and playing dulcimers
A woman standing on a wooden block singing into a microphone with a guitarist playing nearby on a stage under a large white tent at an outdoor event. Audience members are standing and watching.
Person wearing black tap shoes practicing tap dance on a wooden platform.
People attending an art gallery event with artwork on the walls and two musicians performing in the center.
An elderly woman wearing glasses and a patterned shirt is gesturing with her hands while speaking. She has gray hair and is in front of a blurred background with a partially visible banner or poster with various logos.

FUN!

Cake with a colorful floral design and a drawing of a woman with flowers in her hair, wearing a yellow necklace, with the message 'I'm a mountain girl' written on it.
A woman with blonde hair and sunglasses reading a magazine titled 'Puppies Everywhere' to a young boy in a crowded indoor setting.
Stickers and mirrors with the logo 'The Mountain Girl Experience' featuring a guitar, a unicorn, and stars on a black background.
A collection of colorful leather bracelets with various engraved and printed text, arranged diagonally on a dark surface.
A young girl in a blue shirt and patterned pants dancing in front of a band performing on an outdoor stage during daytime. The band includes multiple members with guitars, drums, and vocals, and there is a sign above the stage that reads 'ONTAN TOP M
A street vendor booth selling handmade art and jewelry in front of Pikeville United Methodist Church. Two women are sitting and standing nearby, with one woman smiling and wearing athletic clothing.
People standing in front of a yellow food truck with a menu displayed, on a city street with parked cars and buildings, and a 'Road Closed' sign in the background.
Outdoor market booth with a sunset mountain scene banner reading 'Signs of Appalachia' and a phone number, displaying various wooden and metal signs and cups on a black tablecloth, covered by a blue canopy.
A booth at an outdoor fair selling hot peppers and pepper-related products, with a man wearing a red hat and a colorful shirt behind the table, talking to two women and a man.
Outdoor market stall with clothing and jewelry for sale, set up under white canopy tents with a red, white, and blue star-striped rug in front, surrounded by trees and nearby buildings.
A table set up for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services with informational pamphlets, brochures, and promotional items under a tent, with a large purple banner displaying awareness messages and contact information.
A sponsor signboard outdoors showing various logos and the title 'Our Generous Sponsors' at the University of Pikeville, with a building, trees, and a parking lot in the background.
A woman and a young boy sitting on a bench, holding wooden sticks, with the woman rocking slightly and the boy wearing a white t-shirt with a lizard graphic, blue shorts, and blue Crocs, in an indoor setting.
Two women on stage at a concert, one with a black dress and the other with a black t-shirt, holding hands and smiling with musical equipment around them.
A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat sits at a table with rainbow-themed decorations, flags, and stickers, next to a large soft drink cup with a straw.
People at a library table outdoors with books and pamphlets, representing Pike Library, with a large banner and a decorative plant in the background.
Two women stand in front of a table with a sign for the Animal Alliance of East Kentucky, with another woman sitting at the table. The women are wearing colorful tie-dye shirts, and the table has stacks of magazines, stuffed animals, and donation box
A group of people at a book signing event outdoors, with a table displaying children's books and rainbow pride flags. Two children and three women are present, one woman with glasses and curly hair is signing a book, others are looking on.
A woman and a young man sit behind a table with a large sign that says 'Register to Vote.' There are water bottles and other items on the table. The setting appears to be outdoors.
A smiling young woman sitting at a Music Exchange booth, with a signed guitar on display, and a red backdrop behind her.
People dancing outdoors at a lively event with tables and umbrellas, a band playing in the background.
A portable bubble machine producing bubbles on a sidewalk in front of a kids' event booth with chalk drawings, an open sign, and a chalkboard listing kids' tent activities and free items.
A woman with glasses, wearing a dark gray sleeveless shirt and denim shorts, playing a keyboard outdoors with a colorful backdrop and a cityscape background.
People sitting on benches at an indoor event, taking photos and videos with their phones, with some audience members smiling and watching the event.
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses on her head, earrings, and a black T-shirt with a logo, sitting outdoors, smiling, holding a phone.
A smiling person with curly, short hair dyed in shades of pink and blonde, wearing a distressed blue T-shirt, leaning on a pink-lidded plastic container with various items inside, at an outdoor gathering or event.
A person with blonde hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a gray shirt, blue shorts, and red sneakers, sitting on a bench and reading a comic book in a public space with other people standing nearby.
A woman and a man are enjoying playing music together on stage. The woman is barefoot, wearing a black dress, and smiling at the man. The man is playing an electric bass guitar, wearing a camouflage cap, a dark shirt, and jeans. They both appear to b
A young boy playing hopscotch with chalk on the sidewalk at an outdoor event or fair. There are tables in the background and other people.
A man with a beard filming a music performance with a professional camera. In the background, musicians are playing guitars and a person is holding a digital device, possibly a tablet or phone, displaying the performer.
A young girl with curly hair blowing bubbles in an outdoor area, with two women seated nearby and a black fence behind her.

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