Small Town, Big Celebration: Inside Clinch River Days

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Kathy Stewart about the Clinch River Days Festival and its significance to the community.

On this episode of Appalachian Shine, we sit down to talk with Kathy Stewart about the upcoming Clinch River Days Festival and everything visitors can expect during the three-day celebration. From live music and local vendors to family activities and events happening all across town, we explore how this festival brings together the spirit, culture, and community of Southwest Virginia. If you love small-town festivals, Appalachian tradition, and summertime by the river, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. #StPaulVA #Appalachia #ClinchRiver www.supportappalachia.org

People in this episode

Guest: Kathy Stewart

Topics covered

• Clinch River Days
• small-town festivals
• Appalachian tradition
• community events
• live music
• local vendors

Keywords

• Clinch River Days
• Kathy Stewart
• Southwest Virginia
• small-town festivals
• Appalachian culture
• live music
• family activities

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Southwest Virginia, St Paul VA

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