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Appalachian Foodways (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)

August 29, 2026

Appalachian Foodways (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)

Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Sep 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

a box of Ball canning lids & a jar of dried apple slices sit on the brim of a hat on a counter
NPS Photo

Discover traditional Appalachian foodways at the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center. Learn how culinary traditions are shaped by the rugged subsistence farms of Appalachia. The rise of modern food insecurity and how to alleviate it in your own communities will also be discussed. All Blue Ridge NPS Programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).

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