RAMP TRAMP
› Where: Polk County 4-H Camp McCroy, off Highway 30 in Reliance, Tenn. ›
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 27; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28
› Admission: Free
› For more information:
ramptrampfestival.com
In 1958, a group of 4-H volunteers, 4-H members, young farmers and homemakers from Polk and Bradley counties “tramped” up Big Frog Mountain to harvest and feast on one of nature’s first mountain herbs: ramps.
Sixty years later, the tradition of food and fellowship still continues in Polk County, although the trek up Big Frog is no longer part of the event.
The Polk County Ramp Tramp
Festival will celebrate 60 years of ramps, crafts and bluegrass music during the festival on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28.
The fun starts Friday night at 7 p.m. with Bluegrass & Beans. Guests can enjoy the music of Double Cross and Connection 27 while feasting on white beans, fried potatoes, cornbread and ramps.
The music continues Saturday with bluegrass by The Misfits at 10 a.m., John Brown & Company at 11 a.m. and No Place to Hide at 1 p.m. Special guests performing in the Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s tent will be Chris Rodrigues & Abby the Spoon Lady.
Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. The traditional meal of ramps in eggs, streaked meat, white beans, cornbread and potatoes will be served. Crafters will be set up around the camp.