Where local music, local food, local vendors and local brews come together for one of the coolest festivals on the French Broad River! Hosted by the Pretty Little Goat Band!
Hosted by the Pretty Little Goat Stringband, the Paddle to the Pork Music Festival is all about celebrating life on the river. Whether you drive in, or paddle in, this is an authentic Western North Carolina event you don’t want to miss.
Doors Open at 2pm. Music Starts at 3pm. Local Vendors will be on site, along with the Beer Tent. BBQ Plates will be available to purchase on site with local pork provided by French Broad Trout Company/Grazer’s Glade Farm.
Want to paddle-in to the festival? Park your car early at the Headwaters Campground (festival grounds) at 10:00 and be shuttled to the put-in. Enjoy a 3 hour canoe or kayak trip on the first 8 miles of the Historic French Broad River and paddle right to the festival. ***Must Register in advance as an add-on to music ticket.
Don’t want to paddle? We have a general parking area, where you can park and walk into festival, or you can drive in the music venue and setup an area. **Please see rules below.
WHAT TO BRING:
Camp Chair or Blanket
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Agua
Bubbles, Frisbees, Festival Fun
Photo ID for Beer Tent
Cash for Beer Tent (it will be the quickest way!)
A FEW RULES TO FOLLOW:
No outside alcohol allowed on site
No pop up tents or shade attachments from vehicles allowed in center of field. If you wish to setup tents or shade structures please let us know when you arrive. We will park you in a place where you will not block others.
Dogs must be on leashes at all times, no exceptions. You must clean up after pets so please plan accordingly and bring poop bags.
Kids under 12 FREE.
Kids under 18 are not allowed down by river without adult supervision
Vehicles are not allowed to leave main venue area early. If you plan to leave early, you must park in general parking area and walk into venue.
To purchase tickets, please call 828-877-3106
