Pinhoti Fest 2026 — Celebrating 5 Years!

📅 September 25–27, 2026 | Noble Park – Downtown Sylacauga, AL

Kick Off the Hiking Season at Pinhoti Fest 2026!

Get ready to celebrate five incredible years of trail community, adventure, and blue-blazed spirit!
Pinhoti Fest 2026 is the Southeast’s can't-miss event for hikers, trail runners, outdoor lovers, and gear junkies alike. This annual festival marks the official start of the Pinhoti Trail hiking season—Like grandma used to say “this year, we’re doing it up”.

Festivities kick off Friday at 5 PM and run through Sunday morning.
Arrive early—tent city opens at 9 AM Friday! Stake your spot at Noble Park, grab lunch at L’ Acosta or Cuppa Grace, visit the world famous Blue Bell Ice Cream for a scoop of awesomeness (the parlor is open until 4 PM!), and then visit some of Sylacauga’s charming local shops.

Throughout the Weekend, You’ll Enjoy:

• Live music and local food trucks

• Encouragement from an Incredible Speaker, (this year, our speaker makes me fan-girl a little, not gonna lie!)

• Outdoor vendors and Trail Town booths

• Campfire conversations and community vibes

• Trail talks, giveaways, and more!

Whether you’re thru-hiking, day-hiking, volunteering, or just dreaming of the trail, Pinhoti Fest is where the journey begins. Come for the community—leave inspired.

💙 Mark your Calendars now…..We can’t wait to celebrate 5 years with you at Pinhoti Fest 2026!

-Kimm Wright
Executive Director- Pinhoti Experience Foundation