North Carolina Hellbender Festival
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Downtown Spruce Pine, NC
Get ready to celebrate the giants of our rivers! The first-ever North Carolina Hellbender Festival is coming to Downtown Spruce Pine for a full day of live music, local art, river science, food trucks, and outdoor adventure — all inspired by the elusive and ancient Eastern Hellbender.
🎶 Live Music • 🎨 Art Market • 🌊 River Education • 🧪 Science Demos • 🌮 Food Trucks • 🏞️ Outdoor Rec Activities
Check back soon! we’ll be updating this page regularly with schedules, vendor info, artist features, and all the details you need to plan your visit. In the meantime, follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements:
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$2,500
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What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Basic
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$2,500
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What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Basic
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$2,500
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What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Interested in Being a Vendor?
We’re looking for local makers, food trucks, and organizations to be part of the NC Hellbender Festival! If you’d like to join us as a vendor, apply below to be part of this exciting day celebrating our mountain rivers and communities.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
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