Slim Piggins Food Cart

02/04/2025

Count down to Spring and what a wonderful way to chase winter away!!! Join us all March 1st. View full post and the Forge Appalachia page for all the details on this event. We can't wait to see everyone again!

Folks, we're pumped that you're getting excited about First Annual Fasnacht! We've been receiving questions about this event and what to expect so here's a rundown of the origins and festivities for our take on this celebration.

Fastnacht day is the PA Dutch or German tradition associated with Fat Tuesday. It occurs on Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. (Fast night) Because many choose to fast or deny themselves sweets and treats during Lent, it was common to indulge on Fat Tuesday. Fat/Shrove Tuesday is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent. To prepare for Lent, many religions emptied their pantries of indulgences like lard and sugar. In using up the supplies, the Fastnacht was born.

Our event will take place on Saturday, March 1st from 5pm-9pm at the Jackson-Umberger Homestead site. You can expect delicious, themed foods from Slim Piggins Food Cart, and scrumptious sweets and treats from Frog Leap Farm.

We'll have traditional barn dancing from 6-8pm with music by Gina and Jason Dilg of The Lovely Mountaineers and their friend and musician, Ipi Hello. The esteeemed Anne Lough will be calling the dances. During the dancing, we'll judge handmade masks and declare a winner. After all the hootin', hollerin' and dancin', we'll line up together for our candlelit parade around the grounds. The event will conclude as we chase the colder days away by burning a life-sized Old Man Winter!

During all of this, you'll be able to visit our tavern for drinks from Seven Sisters Brewery and play old time games, too!

If you didn't snag a seat for our FULL Mask Making Basics workshop this weekend, we'll be posting resources soon to help you create a mask of your own. They're easier than you think and you only need a few hours to complete.

If you haven't yet, grab your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-fasnacht-tickets-1154949999539?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/16/2025

Perhaps the most exciting part of Fasnacht are the fanciful handmade masks! Join Forge Appalachia for this FREE Mask Making Basics Workshop led by Amanda Lee at the Heritage Preservation Center in Wytheville on Saturday, February 8th.

Participants will pick their template (owl, wolf, fox, raccoon) and begin contruction on their mask. Along the way, we'll talk about different materials you can use to "build up" your mask and have a paper mache demonstration using the boiled flour method.

Participants can expect to leave with a partially constructed mask and worksheet with helpful information on finishing.

All materials are provided free of charge. Ages 12+. Spots are limited and you can secure yours at the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mask-making-basics-tickets-1141017878189?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/31/2024

As the 2024 season has come to an end, we would like to thank everyone for your support over the year. Thank you to all of the event coordinators, business leaders, and organizations for having us be a part of your many different functions. We will be winterized for the next few months and using this time to plan for 2025! We will see you all in the Spring. Happy New Years to everyone! 🎆🎇🎉

12/28/2024

Last night for lights, the barn, and Slim Piggins!
🎅12/28, Saturday 6-9pm

12/27/2024

🎅12/27, Friday: Wytheville's A Christmas to Remember

12/26/2024

It's the last weekend of the year! For the lights, the barn, and Slim Piggins!!! Come and enjoy all that is offered and the warm weather 😊

12/20/2024

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our attendance at the Wythevilles A Christmas to Remember this weekend. There will be several other food trucks their to enjoy! Merry Christmas to everyone!

12/20/2024

URGENT UPDATES! The BARN will be open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY of this weekend!!

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12/14/2024

Bacon cheeseburger quesadilla with our homemade smokey sauce 😋

12/13/2024

🚩Schedule
🎅12/13-12/15, Friday-Sunday 6-10pm
🎅 Wytheville's A Christmas to Remember up near at the Apex Center

12/08/2024

🎅12/8, Sunday: Wytheville's A Christmas to Remember 6-10pm. Cruise through the lights and then hop over to the barn and enjoy the activities and music!

12/07/2024

We'll be serving 6-10pm tonight!!! Come and enjoy the warmer night. Driving lights, live music, games and activities, train rides, and craft vendors, and food from yours truly.

12/07/2024

This weekend 12/6-12/8 only! Friday, Saturday or Sunday come out one night and show us your costume skills for your entry and chance to win 2 vouchers to any 2024 Blue Ridge Bobcats Pro Hockey Home Game!!!

Winner will be anounced Sunday night!

Comment below on who your fav Christmas Character is!

12/07/2024

🎅12/7, Saturday: Curves 9:30-2pm
Wytheville's A Christmas to Remember 6-9pm

12/06/2024

🎅12/6, friday: Wytheville's A Christmas to Remember 6-9pm. Live music, lights, train rides, indoor activities, vendors!!

12/05/2024

We will be given back to the community this christmas. So if you would like to attend the barn and enjoy all the activities that we have to offer we are accepting and unwrapped toy. We have concerts, bouncy houses, santa claus, train rides for adults and kids, crafts for the kids.
Also, grab a bite to eat with our food trucks and do a little bit of christmas shopping width, hour craft vendors.

12/05/2024

As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we are offering complimentary passes to our event. If you have a family that would appreciate this opportunity, please comment below. We will be holding a drawing for five families this weekend, and each winning family will also receive a pass. We are excited for you and your friends to join us in all the festivities of the holiday season together.