Event leaders said the festival, which runs through Saturday, has a deeper meaning behind the music.
The event is produced through Hope in the Hills, a nonprofit that directs all proceeds to recovery, prevention, and wellness programs across Appalachia. Leaders of the organization said that since its inception, the group has raised more than $1 million to help communities impacted by addiction, supporting over 100 organizations.
They said their mission is to show that recovery from addiction is both possible and happening. Many of the festival’s volunteers are in active recovery themselves, helping run the event while enjoying the music.
Philip Angeron, a volunteer in recovery, said, “The old ways do not determine what we can do in our life. We have a lot to prove to the community. We can be a necessary and enriching part of the community.”
Another recovering volunteer said, “I think it’s just important to be able to have fun in recovery and not take everything so seriously all the time. You know, we’ve lived in such a dark place for so long, and it’s important to be able to come together and have a good time.”
Headliners Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers are expected to draw large crowds.
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