Growing Faith Farms 2nd Annual Summer Festival

Growing Faith Farms will hold its second annual summer festival on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., at 1590 Russell Gap Rd. in Moravian Falls, N.C. The celebration will feature live music, artistic performances, vendors, food, and more.

This year's Summer Festival will feature headline performances by Bryan Osborne and the Ashe Mountain Boys, The Craig Vaughn Experience, and Revelation as well as artistic performances from local performers. The festival will also showcase some of the areas local business owners selling artwork, jewelry, crafts and more, food trucks, and resources from local organizations across the region. The event is free for people of all ages and will be held rain or shine.

"We are thrilled to be hosting our second annual summer festival," said owner, Christina Angott. "Last year's event was successful, and we are building upon that experience to create an even bigger and better family-friendly event to offer our community an opportunity to enjoy the farm and summer days. We have more vendors, more animals and more fun planned for this year's festival!"

In the weeks leading up to the event, Growing Faith Farms will be spotlighting vendors through its social media channels. Below is the current list of vendors as of July 14, 2023.

2023 Vendors
Matthew Folsom Wildflower Sue Wayward Star Creations
The Gypsy's Hands Crescent Fiber Creations Kyra's Krafts
Linda Zema    Bits and Pieces Papercrafts    Lilypad Crafts
Jennifer Blevins Old Sawmill Ranch CO Creekside Creations
Bishops Crafts Kayla's Custom Creations Magnolia Moon
Ichthean Forge Handy sis crafts Day's Enchanted Candles
The Helpful Homestead Boho Design Co Odessa Leathergoods
Joella's Crafts    Creative Gifts by Wild B Hive Kira Adair
The Blessed Turtle Broken Oak Farmhouse    Living Free Designs
ResiNation Designs Homemade Cakes by Tayrn    ACC CREATIONS
Poindexter artworks    Child Abuse Protection Team / Our House    E&J crafts
Ez Peezy Catering Sarah Dorman The carnival sweet shop
Luscious Loaves    Moravian Jams Sweet B Bakery & co
Kona Ice of Hickory    Lilly's Lemonade and Sweets    Buzzworthy Honey Company
Chips & Dips 3:36 Farms    Kardia Sounds
Maddie Gambill Pressley Laton Music    Chosen Ministries
Lemoncholy Co Apparel Brass Kickin Bullet Jewelry    Sweettreat concession stand
Paradise Ice Brushy Mountain Granola Stardust Cellars

In addition to the vendor booths and music this year, Growing Faith Farms will also be providing hayrides, a petting zoo by Minton Mountain Farm and a bouncy house for the kids. Face painting will take place for 10am -1pm and there will be games and other family activities available throughout the day.

The lineup for the Summer Festival:
10:00 a.m.     Vendors and food trucks open
10:00 a.m.     Music by Revelation
10:00 a.m.     Vendors and flower garden open
10:00 a.m.    Field Games and Bouncy House open
11:00 a.m.     Hayride    
12:00 p.m.     Petting Zoo opens
1:00 p.m.     Music by Pressley Laton
2:00 p.m.     Hayride
2:45 p.m.     Music by The Craig Vaughn Experience
5:00 p.m.     Hayride
6:00 p.m.     Bryan Osborne & the Ashe Mountain Boys
6:00 p.m.     Petting Zoo Closes
6:00 p.m.     Vendor Breakdown
8:00 p.m.    Flower garden closes
8:00 p.m.    Field Games and Bouncy House close
8:00 p.m.    Vendors and food trucks close

 

"We hope that families and individuals alike will come out to the farm and see what we do. Our cut flowers will be available for You Pick and people can also visit with our mini cows, Oreo and Nutter Butter," said Angott. "And the hayrides will allow people to see our glamping and camping area that overlooks the Brushy Mountains and the farm providing a quiet solace from everyday life."

For more up to date information about the festival, visit http://www.growingfaithfarms.com. Information can also be found on their Facebook Page Growing Faith Farms or on their Instagram @growingfaithfarms_nc.