2023 Event Memories & Accomplishments

Named one of Kentucky’s Best Intimate Music Festivals by the Lexington Herald Leader
Received Kentucky Foundation for Women 2023 Arts Meets Activism Grant
28 Live Musical Acts
26 Workshops and Activities
17 Free Information Booths
25 Appalachian Artisan Vendors, Crafters and Makers
50 Art Gallery Participants including 20 Junior Artist participants, 30 Art Awards given
Mountain Grrl Artist Rhonda Gilliam’s artwork featured on The Mountain Association’s 2023 Christmas Card
Art Gallery showcase at Mountain Arts Center
Unveiling of the Mountain Grrl Bear to be displayed in downtown Pikeville, KY —artwork by Jessica Salyer
Statewide media coverage including features on KET’s “Kentucky Edition,” WEKU’s ‘Kentucky Arts and Culture”
First “Mountain Man Experience” Kick-off event at The Pit House
Free event for all!