Ramp It Up Festival

Experience the flavors of Appalachia as we honor the region’s culinary treasure—the ramp—and welcome the arrival of spring in the stunning West Virginia mountains. Indulge in a ramp-focused feast featuring both traditional favorites and modern twists. The menu includes Wood-Fired Ramp & Potato Pizza, Ramp O’roni Rolls, Ramp Chowder, Ramp Meatloaf and more.

The evening comes alive with live music from The Creekers along with Paul E. Johnson and Corey Lee McQuade. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat ramp buffet dinner, making this a night to savor both the tastes and sounds of Appalachia. Don’t miss this celebration of local culture, cuisine, and community!

• Crutité Served with Ramp Hummus
• Wild and Wonderful Ramp Chowder
• Ramp Dressed Side Salad
• Pasta with Ramp Pesto and Guanciale
• Cacio e Pepe with Ramps and Lemon Pasta
• Loaded Red Potatoes and Ramps
• Ramp O’Roni Rolls
• Ramp Smoked Sausage
• Ramp Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Onions and Ramps
• Mushroom and Ramp Pierogi
• Chicken, Bacon and Ramp Ranch Pizza
• Ramp & Potato Pizza
• Roasted Chicken Thighs with Ramps and Mushrooms
• Smoked Bacon Wrapped Ramp Meatloaf
• Ramp Ice Cream with Ramp Salted Caramel Sauce

The Creekers are a group hailing from Leslie County in Eastern Kentucky with our newest addition being from Indiana.

The band is made up of Tanner Horton on vocals and lead guitar, Allen Hacker on vocals and rhythm guitar, Jagger Bowling
with backup vocals and on bass, Ashton Bowling on cajon, and Scott Sutton with backup vocals and on banjo. Our newest member is Anna Blanton on fiddle.

The Creekers have a unique sound that include Bluegrass influences with country and pop songs you may recognize. They have spent the last couple of years growing a fan base and establishing a name in the East Kentucky/East Tennessee and surrounding areas. They have played bars, small music venues, festivals, and have supported acts such as Cole Chaney, Nicholas Jamerson, Brother Smith, and Rhonda Vincent. They bring an energy to the stage you do not want to miss.

Paul E Johnson and Corey Lee McQuade have been performing together for over two decades. Moving between folk, bluegrass, blues and soul, Paul E Johnson’s voice is versatile and emotive. Johnson looks like a mountain and sings like a man, or, if you prefer, vice versa. Johnson has got one of those voices that’s like a revelation. Simultaneously gruff, scratchy and sensitive. Corey Lee McQuade, “the other flatpicking dobro man”, carries on the dobro style of Grammy winner Tut Taylor, flatpicking the resophonic guitar aka dobro. Corey and Tut Taylor became good friends and performed together until 2015. This is the sound of today’s Appalachian music.

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Cabin rentals are available through ACE Adventure Resort during and make the perfect place to spend the night. Unwind after a night of dancing in your own hot tub on the deck.