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Swappin' Meetin'

Join us for the 62nd Annual Swappin' Meetin' as we celebrate our rich Appalachian heritage with crafts, music, food, and more.

Sept. 18-19, 2026, at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College at 700 College Rd, Cumberland, KY 40823.

05/30/2026

🌽 Handcrafted Heritage Comes to Life 🌽

We’re excited to welcome Tristan Bray from Pine Mountain Settlement School to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

Tristan carries on a long-standing Appalachian tradition—crafting corn shuck dolls by hand, just as generations before have done.

🌾 Watch as simple, natural materials are transformed into something meaningful
🧵 Learn the story behind this time-honored craft
✨ See how heritage is preserved through skill, creativity, and care

Corn shuck dolls are more than just handmade figures—they’re a piece of our history, rooted in resourcefulness, storytelling, and tradition.

Stop by, meet Tristan, and experience the beauty of this classic Appalachian craft at Swappin’ Meetin’! 🍂

🗓 September 19
📍SKCTC Cumberland Campus

05/28/2026

💗 A Story in Every Thread

We’re delighted to welcome Misty Hatfield to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

Misty brings the art of hand-dyeing and spinning yarn, transforming natural fibers into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations rooted in Appalachian tradition.

🌿 Hand-dyed yarn in rich, natural colors
🧶 Spinning demonstrations throughout the day
✨ A glimpse into a craft passed down through generations

Stop by and watch as raw fiber is spun into yarn right before your eyes—a quiet, rhythmic process that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful.

👉 Come meet Misty, learn about her craft, and experience the traditions that continue to thread our past into the present at Swappin’ Meetin’! 🍂

🗓 Sept. 19
📍SKCTC Cumberland Campus

05/26/2026

🪵✨ Woodworking Traditions Come to Life

We’re proud to welcome TJ Falce to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

TJ will be demonstrating traditional woodworking techniques, giving you a front-row seat to the craftsmanship and skill that have shaped our Appalachian heritage for generations.

🪚 Watch raw wood become something useful and beautiful
🪵 See the tools, techniques, and traditions passed down over time
✨ Experience the care and craftsmanship behind every piece

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh-cut wood and the sound of tools at work—it’s a glimpse into the way things used to be, and the pride of making something by hand.

👉 Come see it for yourself at Swappin’ Meetin’ and celebrate the traditions that built our region. 🍂

🗓 Saturday, Sept. 19
📍SKCTC, Cumberland, Kentucky

05/25/2026

🍔🔥 Come Hungry for CANE Kitchen 🔥🍔

We’re excited to welcome CANE Kitchen to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’—and they’re bringing a menu full of flavor and comfort you won’t want to miss!

Serving up hearty favorites and festival classics, CANE Kitchen has something for everyone:
🍖 Giant pork tenderloin sandwiches
🌭 Grilled Polish sausage
🍟 Loaded fries & loaded nachos
🍗 Fish nuggets & grilled chicken sandwiches
🥨 Salted & cinnamon pretzels
🥧 Fried apple pies
🥤 Drinks and more

It’s the kind of food that pairs perfectly with a day of music, storytelling, and tradition—big flavors, simple ingredients, and good memories made around every bite.

👉 Come hungry, grab a plate, and enjoy the tastes of Swappin’ Meetin’! 🍂

Community Agricultural Nutritional Enterprises, Inc.- CANE

05/22/2026

🥞✨ A Sweet Taste of the Good Ole Days ✨🥞

We’re excited to welcome Stack Daddy's to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

Get ready for flavors that take you right back—warm pancake stacks piled high with all the favorites that feel like home and memory in every bite.

🍓 Fresh berries and warm apples with caramel
🍌 Bananas and wafers
🍰 Cheesecake-inspired creations
🔥 S’mores, gingerbread crunch, and more

Every stack is a mix of comfort, nostalgia, and sweet indulgence—bringing together the flavors that remind us of family gatherings, fall festivals, and simpler times.

👉 Come hungry, grab a stack, and savor the tastes that make Swappin’ Meetin’ feel like home. 🍂

📍Cumberland, Kentucky
🗓 Sept. 18-19

05/21/2026

🍎✨ Fresh Apple Butter ✨🍎

Nothing says fall in Appalachia quite like the smell of apple butter simmering in a copper kettle under the trees! 🍂

Come watch Wayne Stilwell as he demonstrates the traditional art of apple butter-making—stirring it slow and steady the old-fashioned way over a wood fire, in a copper kettle, just like generations before. 🪵🔥

You can smell the memories as they come to life… and best of all, it’s a taste of history you can take home! 🥄🍏

👉 Mark your calendar for Sept. 19, bring your appetite, and don’t miss this sweet, homemade tradition at Swappin’ Meetin’! 🍁

05/20/2026

🧺✨ Vendors, Makers, Artisans—This Is Your Stage ✨🧺

Swappin’ Meetin’ is moving to September 19 and calling all artisan vendors to be part of a festival rooted in tradition and made for those who create with their hands and heart. 🍂

This year, we’re going back to our roots—celebrating the art, skill, and spirit of Appalachia through the people who keep it alive every day.

🎨 Handmade goods and artisan crafts
🪵 Traditional favorites and heritage skills
🧶 One-of-a-kind pieces with a story to tell
🍴 Food made with love and local flavor

If you’re a vendor, maker, or artisan, this is your invitation to share your work, connect with the community, and be part of something meaningful.

👉 Apply today and claim your spot:
https://southeast.kctcs.edu/community/swappin-meetin.aspx

Come set up, share your craft, and help us bring Swappin’ Meetin’ to life—just like it’s meant to be. 🍁

05/19/2026

🍋✨ Come Sip a Little Tradition ✨🍋

We’re excited to welcome The Rustic Pitcher to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’, Sept. 18-19!

Serving up fresh-squeezed, hand-shaken lemonade, they’re bringing all your favorite flavors—plus specialty and seasonal twists that are perfect for a fall day in the mountains.

🍋 Fresh squeezed by hand
🥤 Shaken the old-fashioned way
🍂 Classic flavors with a creative touch

There’s just something about a cold glass of lemonade that takes you back—front porch sitting, stories swapping, and simple moments shared with friends and neighbors. It’s the perfect taste of those old-timey Swappin’ Meetin’ memories.

👉 Come sip and shop, cool off, and enjoy a sweet tradition at Swappin’ Meetin’! 🍁

05/17/2026

🧹✨ A Timeless Craft Comes to Life ✨🧹

We’re excited to welcome Aviary Broom Co to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

Bringing beautifully handcrafted, traditional brooms, Aviary Broom Company keeps an old Appalachian craft alive—one that’s both practical and deeply rooted in our heritage.

🧺 Handmade brooms crafted with care
🧹 Live broom-making demonstrations throughout the day
🌾 A chance to see this time-honored skill woven by hand

Come watch as each broom is shaped and woven the old way—just like generations before us. It’s craftsmanship you don’t want to miss!

👉 Join us Sept. 19 and experience the traditions that built our region. 🍂

05/16/2026

🔥🔨 We’re excited to welcome Valraven Forge & Craftworks to this year’s Swappin’ Meetin’!

An ornamental wrought iron blacksmith and skilled shieldmaker, Valraven brings handcrafted work that reflects a deep passion for Viking/Norse and Celtic traditions—blended with a touch of Appalachia. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship, heritage, and artistry you won’t find anywhere else.

🛡️ Hand-forged ironwork
⚒️ Custom shields & one-of-a-kind pieces
🔥 Live blacksmithing demonstrations throughout the day on Saturday

Stop by to watch the craft come to life, meet the Blacksmiths, and shop their unique pieces—each one a work of art rooted in tradition and creativity.

👉 Join us Sept. 18–19 and experience artisans who are keeping heritage alive in bold and unforgettable ways. 🍂

Address

700 College Road
Cumberland, KY
40823

Website

https://southeast.kctcs.edu/community/swappin-meetin.aspx

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