# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival (BAM) celebrates the people, stories, skills, and traditions that shaped Appalachian life. Inspired by the Legacy of the Beattyville Bourbon & Moonshine Festival. This festival celebrates the people, stories, skills & traditions that shaped Appalachian Life. From homesteading and self-reliance skills to distilling and moonshine history, Appalachian culture was built on ingenuity, hard work, and making do with what the land provided. Early distilling—both legal and illicit—played a vital role in the region’s economy and survival, while crafts like quilting, blacksmithing, woodworking, and food preservation sustained families for generations. The festival brings these traditions to life through demonstrations, storytelling, live music, local food, and hands-on heritage experiences, creating an authentic celebration of Appalachian resilience and community. Storytelling is at the heart of the festival, with scheduled sessions and special guest appearances, including cast members from the Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners and other heritage voices who help bring Appalachian history and culture to life through personal stories and shared experiences. Hillbilly BikeFest is a high-energy Saturday feature of the Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival, drawing motorcycle enthusiasts from across the region. Partnering with the Appalachian Motorcycle Group, the day centers around FRYDADDY’S Old School Bike Show for Charity, a celebrity-judged, open-class motorcycle show inspired by the large rally events like Sturgis. All bike styles and builds are welcome, and judging is done blindly, keeping the focus on craftsmanship and originality. Special appearances by well-known Moonshiners personalities add to the excitement, creating a lively atmosphere that brings a strong, engaged crowd to Main Street. Proceeds from the bike show benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. The afternoon continues with the annual Shiners for Shriners Charity Ride, a guided group ride along the Moonshine Trail through some of the best riding roads in eastern Kentucky. This ride has become a favorite tradition, combining Appalachian backroads, community camaraderie, and a good cause. One hundred percent of the proceeds support Shriners Hospital for Children in partnership with the Lee County Shrine Club. This festival blends heritage, music, storytelling, and community into one unforgettable Appalachian experience, right in the heart of Beattyville. We are now accepting vendors, demonstrators, exhibitors, and storytellers for the Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival, taking place May 15–16, 2026, in historic downtown Beattyville, Kentucky—at the birthplace of the Kentucky River. https://www.appalachianmemoriesfest.com AMG & TopCoat Products Proudly Present 5th Annual HILLBILLY BIKEFEST 2026 - Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/783812261414318 Appalachian Motorcycle Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16auDuBCnS/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beattyville/beattyville-appalachian-memories-festival/200029671560853 - **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, music, trips-adventures, charities, storytelling, kentucky-derby, workshops, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 605 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Beattyville - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: 204 Main St, Beattyville, KY 41311-7491, United States - **lat**: 37.5732 - **long**: -83.70955 - **full address**: 204 Main St, Beattyville, KY 41311-7491, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f025bbc07329cd67a9223481e79e1e9c3f1979c71d5610f674bc0d817559f607-rimg-w1200-h960-dc2f2e2e-gmir?v=1775206435 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival being held? - **A:** Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 204 Main St, Beattyville, KY 41311-7491, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival ? - **A:** Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival is organized by Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beattyville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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