Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013’s banner at the Crimson Moon Café, photobombed by a Bear on the Square poster. ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland
The showers came and crowds didn’t, but that didn’t rain on the Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013 parade.
The delightful weather nullified any fear of sunburns, heat stroke and spontaneous combustion.
Sure, warmer weather, less rain and more folks to share it all with would have been great, but that didn’t stop anybody from having a good time.
Dancing, food and drink, lots of fiddlers, helpful vendors, authors, informative displays and food kept us all busy.
We’re thankful for all the folks who labored for months behind the scenes preparing for Trail Fest.
Next year’s Dahlonega Trail Fest will be even better. Hopefully, these pictures will inspire you join us in 2014.
Author Johnny Molloy has written a zillion books on hiking and the outdoors. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandTwo of the hundred or so volunteers who made Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013 a success. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandYou couldn’t swing a cat without hitting a happy vendor or two. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandAshley Houston (left) displayed her gorgeous designs and creations. Ashley’s company is “Sacred Wilderness Batiks.” On the right is Ashley’s sister — a flight attendant who would not give me a free ticket to fly to Boston to see Suzannah.Hike Inn is the coolest place most of us will never go. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandDahlonega’s own Tom Slavicek from Black Eagle Leather. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandVolunteers from the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandThe Lumpkin Coalition is saving hemlocks. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandMarsha Connor (left) is Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Community Ambassador. Julie Judkins (right) and her well deserved halo. Julie administrates the AT Community Program for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. ~~ Photograph by Robert SutherlandThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Julie Judkins poses with local riffraff at Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013. ~~ Photograph not by Robert Sutherland
About Author
Robert J. Sutherland is a travel writer enjoying life in Gainesville, GA.
Robert has two adult daughters, seven practically perfect grandchildren and a zippy Kawasaki. Contact Robert at [email protected].
