June 6, 2026 | 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 2026 thru hangtag for free breakfast and 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 5, 2026
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 and Waynesboro Tourism will be hosting a hiker feed sponsored by McKee Foods from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. We’ll also be running shuttles down the mountain and into Waynesboro all day. Hikers can also enjoy free camping downtown. Stop by the YMCA (648 S Wayne), Waynesboro Public Library (600 S Wayne), or Waynesboro Visitors Center (301 W Main) to get your free two night camping pass.
Hiker Fest Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 11am-8pm
Schedule of events and activities:
Free Breakfast for Hikers 9am-11am at the Russell Museum
Trail Talks with Warren Doyle at the Russell Museum
Trail Angel Info Session with famous Trail Angel, Ms. Janet at the Russell Museum
Free Yoga Practice, times TBA
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 Hot Mamas
2:00 – 4:30 Andy Tichenor’s Almost Acoustic
5-8:00 pm One Love Project
Vendors
Destination Downtown Waynesboro
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association
Raggle Taggle Market
South River Watershed Coalition
Thank you to our Hiker Fest 2026 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!
