HemlockFest 2020

HemlockFest Virtual LiveStream – November 7, 2020



While we know there’s nothing like HemlockFest to help us all feel joy and connectedness and purpose – and we sure need that right now – we also know the wise thing is to forego an actual gathering this year.

We care deeply about our organizers, volunteers, musicians, vendors, participants, their families and their communities, and we want all to stay well. This is a community of givers, and while the spirit is still there, we are also aware that many are not in the same position to give this year. So we’d like to do what we can to give a little back, raise awareness, have some fun, and keep everyone safe.

Plan to join us on Saturday, November 7, 2020, when HemlockFest will go virtual. The day-long livestream will feature five bands and showcase many other musicians, artists, craftspeople, partners and hemlock experts. We’ll be posting the line-up, pay-what-you-can ticket information and more here in the coming months.

You can also follow us on FaceBook and Instagram for updates.

Col. Bruce Hampton 1947-2017

His magic and magnetism and bigheartedness will be deeply, profoundly missed. Our thoughts are with his family. He was a gift from the universe! The Col. devotedly played HemlockFest 11 years straight and donated his talents to the cause. He was the heart of our little festival. It’s hard to imagine HemlockFest without him. We’d love to hear your stories and memories of him at HemlockFest. We have a galaxy of them. Amazing gifts.

Thank you, Bruce.





Totally Cool video of the ENTIRE fest!

The Burning of the Effigy!

HemlockFest and Lumpkin Coalition also support local efforts to bring back a mighty giant of the Appalachian forest – the American Chestnut tree! (Click for More Information)

Check out this Amazing News From East Tennessee! (Click Here)

Read about the other Lumpkin Coalition Activities!

LC River Cleanup

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“I want to thank you and the rest of the Lumpkin Coalition, and all of the folks who participated in HemlockFest this year. Without your help, our lab would soon run out of funds to operate. Hopefully we will make a difference in the survival of the Hemlocks in the southern Appalachians. I am in your debt.”

Paul T. Arnold

Director, Predatory Beetle Lab

Young Harris College