"Appalachian Beard Feud 4" has started coming down the tracks, the train is leaving the station, next stop is Ghent, West "By God" Virginia!!! Please keep all hands and feet inside the train car!!
June 6th-8th, 2025 is the yearly "ABM Family Reunion"!! Not only will we have a Beard Competiton, but also the "Second" World Famous; Miss Mountain Momma - Pin Up Pageant!!
This year we will be raising funds for Concord University in Athens WV and their "GAP" program, which assists those students that may face challenges such as helping those students that may not be able to afford the class books needed to take their courses - to assisting with meals for the students that are struggling... The "GAP" program is scheduled to have a booth at the venue on Saturday to explain all that they do and the processes they use to determine eligibility of each student in need.
So, in other words, we are not only going to give you some amazing chances of winning a trophy or two, but on Sunday, we will be sending you home with a heart filled full of love, and memories for a lifetime!!
Friday June 6th, yes, we are starting this year off a day early so we can go make some "SPECIAL" memories, this year we will have two very special excursions planned!!
Friday morning all participants will meet in the venue parking lot at predetermined times, to a waiting chariot (well not really, more like an extended van) and all participants will be transported to each excursion locations!!
1st excursion will be a fun filled day on the beautiful trails of West Virginia on a ATV tour, being guided by one the the finest tour guide services from the local area, in fact he will have his personal ATV filled with his two kiddos and wife, so Hold on and Flip coins early to see who gets to drive first!!
2nd excursion will be for those adrenaline junkies!! You will be able to dangle from the highest arch bridge in the US!! Yes you read that correctly, you will be walking on a catwalk that is suspended under the New River Gorge Bridge, a full 3,036 foot long thrill ride awaits!! That’s around a half a mile 👀!!
Saturday, morning breakfast buffet in the dining room, then.... The second Miss Mountain Momma Pin Up Pageant will take over the stage around noon, registration for the beard competition will open at noon also and stay open until 2:30pm!! Then the Appalachian Bearded Feud 4 takes over the stage at 3pm, to see who brought their "A" game and who will try to upset the reigning "Best in Show" title holder, and lay claim to getting their name engraved on the huge "BIS" Trophy, so let the facial hair fly!!
Sunday Morning, breakfast will be available for all individuals who request "Sunday" breakfast on check in day!! Please remember to tell the front desk your intentions!!
THIS IS FOR ANYONE THAT MAY BE COMING - AND NEVER HAS ATTENDED THE FAMILY REUNION... Warning... Once you get off the exit on I-77 (exit number 28) .... You are 30 minutes north or south from any major city.... There are two gas stations at the exit and that is it.... we are surrounded by a ski resort and National and State parks!! Yes, there is wi-fi before you ask.... BUT... if you do not RESERVE your room like now, and after the venue sells out, I have very few "close" options... but we do have options, because we sell the venue out every year!! All discounted lodging will be posted in the next few days, please UNDERSTAND, " your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency, on the venue end"!! VERY IMPORTANT to understand - call the venue, 304 787 6201 make your reservation now, they do NOT charge anything until the day you check in, USE CODE "BF4" as your discount code... DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY UNTIL YOU CHECK IN!! DO NOT USE A TRAVEL SITE, DISCOUNTS WILL NOT APPLY ON ANY TRAVEL SITES!! Now if you make a reservation and life gets in the way and you cannot attend...Please let me know first before you cancel your room, I ALWAYS have a list of people looking for a open room!!
So many thanks ahead of time for all your continued support to make this weekend amazing!!
Chris Hall
Founder
Appalachian Bearded Mafia
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