Hope In The Hills: Healing Appalachia Music Festival
The Healing Appalachia Music Festival is an annual event, held this year in Ashland, Kentucky at the Boyd County Fairgrounds. The headliners, Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton will take the stage on September 19-20 to help raise funds for the Hope in the Hills organization.
Hope in the Hills was created on August 15, 2016. On this day the small city of Huntington, West Virginia experienced the loss of 26 people to drug overdoses. After making international headlines members of this community knew that something needed to be done to address this epidemic.
The mission of Hope in the Hills is to raise awareness and provide resources for those affected by the opioid crisis in the Appalachian region. Using the money they raise each year, they provide safe treatment centers for those in active addiction and services that cover their entire journey from beginning to end, such as training to return to work after recovery.
This festival is more than an event, it is a place where music brings the community together to share stories and inspire hope for a better tomorrow. This festival gives people a chance to hear renowned artists like Tyler Childers, who performs every year, as well as up-and-coming artists who want to showcase their amazing talents to the world.
Healing Appalachia Tickets
Early bird tickets went on sale on April 21st. Each ticket includes access to the fairgrounds and primitive tent camping for the ticket holder. General Admission adult tickets cost $199 and anyone 12-17 can get a ticket for $25. VIP tickets include all the general admission amenities plus exclusive access to the VIP lounge which offers shade and comfortable seating, upgraded restrooms, an exclusive merchandise package, and much more. These upgraded tickets cost $700.
Car passes are also required if you plan to bring a vehicle. If you are taking an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service you won’t need a car pass. These cost $60 for those participating in the primitive camping experience and $150-$300 for those camping in a dedicated camping spot, the price of which depends on how close your site is to the stadium. Guests are also welcome to bring RVs with the purchase of a $300 pass.
If you’re looking for a great summer music festival that supports an important cause this could be the one for you. The Healing Appalachia Music Festival gives guests a beautiful location to enjoy the Appalachian summer, great music from talented musicians, and a community that loves music. Get your tickets while you can because early bird prices will not be available starting June 3rd!