Wildflower Festival

Wildflower Festival A space for artists & art lovers to gather, share, & appreciate culture, creativity, & community.

Rest in peace, Appalachian Queen.Our festival is named after her song, Wildflowers.A light pink graphic with hot pink fo...
08/29/2026

Rest in peace, Appalachian Queen.

Our festival is named after her song, Wildflowers.

A light pink graphic with hot pink font that says “Wildflowers don’t care where they grow.” Dr. Dolly Parton. Rest in peace, Appalachian Queen. An image of wildflowers is on the bottom right.



“Wildflowers don’t care where they grow.” Dr. Dolly PartonHere are a few snapshots of SharpwingMonkeyflower, or Mimulus ...
08/15/2026

“Wildflowers don’t care where they grow.” Dr. Dolly Parton

Here are a few snapshots of Sharpwing
Monkeyflower, or Mimulus alatus, a native Appalachian flora neighbor of ours.

Wildflower Festival 2027 Ecofeminist theme is Feral Appalachia: Native Appalachian Flora & Fauna.

Save the date! June 5, 2027.

Taken on ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee, Hopewell Culture, & Adena Culture land.

Pictures of Mimulus alatus, or Sharpwing Monkeyflower, in a deciduous forest in eastern Kentucky ky. The flowers are light purple and the sky is bright blue. A decaying tree is in the background of a couple pictures.

Calling all feral Appalachians!The Ecofeminist theme for Wildflower Festival 2027 is Feral Appalachia: Wild Appalachian ...
07/11/2026

Calling all feral Appalachians!

The Ecofeminist theme for Wildflower Festival 2027 is Feral Appalachia: Wild Appalachian Flora & Fauna.

The Appalachian Mountains are an ancient and unique entity, worthy of the upmost respect and protection.
Can you feel it rumbling, deep down in and underneath? A spirit refusing to be suppressed. Don’t be afraid of your feral self and roots.

Go ahead and save the date!

Wildflower Festival 2027 is June 5th!

Text in graphic: Wildflower Festival 2027 Ecofeminist theme feral appalachia. Rush, KY • June 5, 2027.

Graphic description: A light green background with a faded nighttime scene of an enchanted forest. In the middle is a gorgeous picture of Giant Leopard Moth.



“The hills were alive with wildflowers and I was as wild, even wilder, than they...” Dr. Dolly PartonHere are a few snap...
07/08/2026

“The hills were alive with wildflowers and I was as wild, even wilder, than they...” Dr. Dolly Parton

Here are a few snapshots of Maryland Senna, or Senna marilandica, a native Appalachian flora neighbor of ours.

Wildflower Festival 2027 Ecofeminist theme is Feral Appalachia: Native Appalachian Flora & Fauna.

Save the date! June 5, 2027.

Taken on ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee, Hopewell Culture, & Adena Culture land.

Pictures of a flowering bush, Senna marilandica, or Maryland Senna, in a deciduous forest in eastern Kentucky. The flowers are bright yellow with brown anthers.



06/05/2026

A little sneak peak for tomorrow’s show.

Sistah LaLa at Highlands Do!zeum!

A video of Sistah LaLa performing in front of a black backdrop.

Reminder!See y’all tomorrow !June 6, Rush, KyText in 1st poster: Wildflower Festival what to expect. FREE Live Music, My...
06/05/2026

Reminder!

See y’all tomorrow !

June 6, Rush, Ky

Text in 1st poster: Wildflower Festival what to expect. FREE Live Music, Mystical Mycelium Art Exhibit, free Tarot Card Readings, Community Art Project, free Giveaways, Photo Booth, Picnicking, Crafting
Text in 2nd poster: Wildflower Festival what to bring, Family & Friends, Open Heart & Mind, Cooler/Drinks/Water, Picnic/Food/Snacks, Small Tent/Canopy/Umbrella, Chair/Blanket/Towel, Bug Spray, Sunblock
Poster description: There are two brown hands in somewhat of a lotus flower pose at the bottom of the box. The box is surrounded by vibrant colors and spiraling mycelial networks that bud out to colorful mushrooms near the top of the box. The background behind the mushrooms is an orange sun with broad yellow and purple rays.




Alright, y’all!This is our last performer to announce and another Wildflower Festival veteran, Rogue Sheep.Rogue Sheep i...
06/05/2026

Alright, y’all!
This is our last performer to announce and another Wildflower Festival veteran, Rogue Sheep.

Rogue Sheep is a local (OH-WV-KY tristate area) singer/songwriter and community organizer. He is a talented singer and guitarist, playing both acoustic and electric guitar.

He will go on stage at 1:00 pm.

Join us!

Image description: A photo of Rogue Sheep on a graphic with a background that fades from light green at the top to dark green at the bottom. There is a black border of wildflowers around the graphic.
Photo description: An image of Rogue Sheep looking over his right shoulder at a camera and waving. The background is black and white but Rogue Sheep is completely in color. He is wearing a tan hat and a light blue t-shirt. He has glasses and is smiling slightly.


We are honored to have our next performer back on stage this year and as a participant in our Mystical Mycelium Art Exhi...
06/04/2026

We are honored to have our next performer back on stage this year and as a participant in our Mystical Mycelium Art Exhibit.

Better Off Fred (He/They) is a singer-songwriter who plays a variety of genres on his ukulele. From his original indie music to yodeling country to pop, they are dedicated to playing music that will hopefully make someone (anyone) feel something (anything).

Better Off Fred will perform at 2:00 pm.

Join us!

Image description: A photo of Better Off Fred on a graphic with a background that fades from light green at the top to dark green at the bottom. There is a black border of wildflowers around the graphic.
Photo description: An image of Better Off Fred playing a banjo ukulele. They are seated in front of a concrete wall. They have short sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, and badass tattoos on his forearms. They have wearing a t-shirt that is green on the top and light grey on the bottom. They are looking down and smiling brightly.



Better Off Fred

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17000 State Route 854
Rush, KY
41168

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