Board & Committee Members

We, the all-volunteer board behind the Appalachian Festival, pour our hearts and countless hours into organizing and scheduling this beloved event. As we eagerly look forward to celebrating our festival's 55th annual event we can't help but express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who volunteers to bring this celebration of the mountains to life. Your dedication embodies the mountain-sized passion that fuels our commitment to keeping this event alive, and it's all for our mutual love of the majestic mountains.

Thank you for being a vital part of this incredible journey!

ACDA Board Members & Event Area Coordinators

Executive Board Members

Shanon Rice...............President & Festival Coordinator
PR & Marketing, Grants, Digital Media, and more

Kathryn Gail Bailey.............Vice President
PR & Marketing, Grants, and more

Bruce Wetmore..........Treasurer
Set-Up & Food Event Area Coordinator

Sherry Tenhundfeld..........Secretary
Dance & Craft Committee, Website Editor, Financial Administrative Assistant

Board Members

Ron Simmons
Music Event Area Coordinator & PR & Marketing

Pam Bachmann
Dance & Craft Event Area Coordinator

Lee Owens
Set-Up, Website Editor

Laura Hinkston
Living History Event Area Coordinator

Amy Buskey
Education Event Area Coordinator

Ken Kimbrell
New Board Member & Music Committee... Welcome!