Book Signing and Trail Talk with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Join National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Appalachian Trail Record Setter, and WNC Native Jennifer Pharr Davis as we kick off the festival with stories celebrating Resilience and Community.

5 PM Book signing and Happy Hour, 6PM Keynote Talk, 7PM Nature Trivia

• Internationally recognized speaker

• Award Winning Entrepreneur

• Author

• Record Holder – Held Fastest Known Time for Completing Appalachian Trail. 2,185 miles in 46 days, averaging 47 miles a day.

• National Geographic Adventurer of the Year

• Recipient of Governor’s Laurel Wreath Award

• Member of  President’s Council of Sports, Fitness and Nutrition

Sponsored by The McDowell Trails Association

Food will be available from the Appalachian Chic’s Southern Experience.