June 6-7, 2025 | N Wayne Ave | Downtown Waynesboro, VA | 11 am – 8 pm
Welcome to Hiker Fest, the ultimate celebration of outdoor adventure in the heart of Waynesboro, VA! Get ready for a day of live music, free yoga sessions, henna designs, local food, trail talks, DIY tie dye, tarot reading, outdoor vendors showcasing their wares, and more! Hiker Fest definitely has something for everyone. We also offer exclusive discounts for AT thru hikers and a complimentary breakfast for anyone with their AT hangtag. Join us as we come together to celebrate nature, music, and the joy of exploration at Hiker Fest! Admission is FREE! Bring your 2025 thru hangtag for free breakfast and LOTS of deals from vendors!
Free breakfast for hikers at the Russell Museum 9 – 11:00 a.m. Two free yoga practices throughout the day.
Hiker Fest Kick Off Party Friday, June 6, 2025
AT Thru Hikers! This is for you! Start the Hiker Fest weekend off with some Trail Magic at Rockfish Gap when you hop off the trail. Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, Waynesboro Tourism, and the Bowman House will be hosting a hiker feed from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. We’ll also be running shuttles down the mountain and into Waynesboro all day. Live music at Delly Up starts at 5 pm with Jess and Casey Show and the Alex Arbaugh Trio plays from 7-9pm. Hikers can also enjoy free camping downtown. Stop by the YMCA, Waynesboro Public Library, or Waynesboro Visitors Center to get your free two night camping pass.
Hiker Fest Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 11am-8pm
Schedule of events and activities:
Free Breakfast for Hikers 9am-11am at the Russell Museum
Trail Talks with Warren Doyle 11pm, 2pm, 4pm at the Russell Museum
Trail Angel Info Session with famous Trail Angel, Ms. Janet 1pm at the Russell Museum
Free Yoga Practice, 1:30 & 4:30 at the Russell Museum
Decorate Your Own T-shirt, 11am-4pm on N Wayne Ave
Outdoor and local artisan vendors N Wayne Ave, 11am-6pm
Food at the Festival by Delly Up N Wayne Ave, 11am-8pm
Basic City Beer N Wayne Ave, 11am-8pm
Live Music Lineup | Stage at N Wayne Ave and Main St
11 – 1:30 HOBOJAC
2:00 – 4:30 One Love Project
5-8:00 pm Sisters and Brothers
Vendors
Destination Downtown Waynesboro
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association
Rawley Mountain Supply
Raggle Taggle Market
Willow Creations
South River Watershed Coalition
Decorate Your Own T-shirt
Thank you to our Hiker Fest 2025 Sponsors! We couldn’t do this without you!
If you’re interested in sponsoring Hiker Fest or would like to be a vendor or volunteer, please shoot us an message!
