Join us for the much anticipated GRAND OPENING of the ECUSTA TRAIL on Friday July 18, 2025 at Packa’s Place from 3:30 - 8pm! A great place to make new friends!

Ecusta Trail Grand Opening Festival - Friday, July 18th 3:30 - 8pm

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, cyclist, beer drinkers, art lovers, and community supporters!

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Ecusta Trail at Trailside Brewery, Ecusta Market & Cafe and Packa’s Place where the Blue Ridge Artisan Market will have 40+ local makers, shakers, and creators!

Timeline of events:

2-3:30pm - Welcome and ribbon cutting celebration at the Hendersonville welcome center and trailhead @visithendersonvillenc

3:30-8pm - Bike from @lennoxstation_ecustatrail to @packasplace or vise versa to enjoy live music and local artists at both locations

Stop by Horse Show Gap village on the way to enjoy art from @briarpatchfibreco @enjoyshopdesign @stonehauscrafts @smittensmithsgallery and many more.

Live music 3:30-9:30pm

Possum Royal & Todd -3:30-5:30 @trailsidebrews @sethandsara - 6-9pm @packasplace

The Dudes - 6:30-9:30pm @trailsidebrews

W/@jdunkstunes @ryantaylorprice @jasonmmerritt

If that's not enough for you, there will also be local food trucks, sweets and community activities like face painting, bike maintenance station, and make your own flower bouquet!

See you on the Trail!