Welcome to Trails and Trilliums 2020
Celebrate Earth Day on the Plateau
with the Friends of South Cumberland
with the Friends of South Cumberland
The Trails & Trilliums festival attracts hundreds of hikers, wildflower enthusiasts and families who come to the Cumberland Plateau during peak wildflower season. This 3-day festival raises funds to support the initiatives of the Friends of South Cumberland (FSC), working in support of South Cumberland State Park. The Dubose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tennessee, provides an ideal location.
Start the weekend off at the Wild Azalea Gala on Friday night, with cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and after-dinner dance music by the top-rated Nashville dance band, "Entice". Reserve your seats at the Gala now at WildAzaleaGala.org.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guided hikes will be offered on 28 of the South Cumberland’s most scenic trails, and a great slate of 20 workshops and presentations will help you appreciate the wonders of nature. The Trails & Trilliums Keynote speaker, Ranger Bob Fulcher, is recognized as one of the nation’s top folklorists. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to reserve your place in the activities of your choice.
Saturday's Family Fun outdoor activities for children include a wildlife program with snakes, turtles and birds of prey, fort building, hayrides, pioneer activities and fairy houses. Don’t miss the first Family Campout on Saturday night! Overhill Gardens will be offering a top-notch array of native plants, along with other unique and interesting vendors. There's also live music on stage, festival food, and something for everyone!
Start the weekend off at the Wild Azalea Gala on Friday night, with cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and after-dinner dance music by the top-rated Nashville dance band, "Entice". Reserve your seats at the Gala now at WildAzaleaGala.org.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guided hikes will be offered on 28 of the South Cumberland’s most scenic trails, and a great slate of 20 workshops and presentations will help you appreciate the wonders of nature. The Trails & Trilliums Keynote speaker, Ranger Bob Fulcher, is recognized as one of the nation’s top folklorists. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to reserve your place in the activities of your choice.
Saturday's Family Fun outdoor activities for children include a wildlife program with snakes, turtles and birds of prey, fort building, hayrides, pioneer activities and fairy houses. Don’t miss the first Family Campout on Saturday night! Overhill Gardens will be offering a top-notch array of native plants, along with other unique and interesting vendors. There's also live music on stage, festival food, and something for everyone!
Trails & Trilliums is proudly presented by...
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FREE Children’s Activities on Saturday
Saturday, April 18th, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm • No Registration Required!
A full day of FREE activities for children and their families will take place at the DuBose Conference Center.
Accompany your kids or grand-kids for a great day of child-friendly fun!
Accompany your kids or grand-kids for a great day of child-friendly fun!
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Hands-on Wildlife:
Friendly turtles, rabbits, toads, salamanders, snakes, and more Fort Building: Build your own wooden fort or Make a Fairy House or Gnome Home at the Fairy Village Campfire Cooking: Making biscuits, roasting marshmallows, making root beer from sassafras Pioneer Outpost: Hatchet throw, black powder rifle demo, long rifle camp re-enactment Hayride: We'll take you from one adventure to another! Birds of Prey program: With a variety of owls & hawks, from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Pavilion |
Family Fun activities are made possible through the generosity of Doug Ferris and John D. Canale
WHEN
Saturday, April 17- Sunday, April 18 WHERE Dubose Conference Center, Monteagle TN WHAT Set up your tent or sleep “under the stars” in a sleeping bag (remember to bring a ground tarp). We'll have restrooms and showers, and bunk beds in case of rain. The fun starts after dinner on Saturday evening and includes a campfire with s’mores and activities (night hike, games, sing-along) and ends with breakfast in the Dubose Dining Hall Sunday morning. ADMISSION $50 per family (includes Sunday breakfast) |
Don't miss the inaugural
Family Campout Event! SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 18 4:30-6:15 Arrival: set up tents/sleeping bags (On your own for dinner. Bring a picnic or eat out.) 6:30-8:30 Campfire Activities & S’mores 9:00 Flashlights out! Sunday, April 19 7:30-8:15 Breakfast in the Dubose Dining Hall 9:00 Departure Reserve your spot at the Family Campout today! |
Support the work of the Friends by reserving your seats at the Wild Azalea Gala!
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Please join us for a very special Night Out for Nature, as you make possible the many initiatives of the Friends of South Cumberland, working to protect and support Tennessee's largest State Park!
This year, the Gala moves from the Fall to the Spring, and will be held on Friday night, April 17th, in conjunction with Trails & Trilliums. In honor of that change, the Gala has a new name, and a new location, at the beautiful Sewanee Inn on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee. The Gala begins with an open bar sunset cocktail reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a gourmet dinner from 7 to 8 pm, with after-dinner drinks and dancing with a live performance by the top-rated Nashville dance band, "Entice". Tickets are $200 per person, available only by reserving your seats online. Learn more about the Friends' initiatives funded by your Gala support.
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Thanks to all of our Supporting Partners!
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Mr. Doug Ferris & Dot Neale |
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Mr. John Canale |
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