The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the 10th annual Upper French Broad Riverfest on June 21, 2025 and invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free, family-friendly festival with live local music, hands-on educational activities, interactive displays about the French Broad River, free tubing for everyone, food trucks (The Local Harvester, Daddy D’s on Wheels, Baabal’s Ice Cream, and Southern Sips), and more! (Don’t forget your swimsuit!) This event also coincides with the annual Hellbender 20-Miler canoe relay.
HRI will have a booth featuring the ever-popular “Hemlock Jeopardy” and will be available to answer questions about your hemlock trees.