Hairston Hoedown V
An evening of incredible music, Appalachian hospitality, great people, and a cause worth supporting.
Benefiting APP
About this Event
Some events are built around a stage.
This one is built around a front porch.
Five years ago, Hairston Hoedown started as a simple idea: bring good people together, listen to great music, share a meal, tell stories, and use the gathering to make a difference in Appalachian communities.
Since then, it has become one of our favorite traditions.
Every year, artists, business owners, community leaders, supporters, and friends from across Kentucky and beyond come together for a night that feels more like a family reunion than a concert.
This year may be our biggest yet.
Alongside an outstanding lineup of local and regional artists, we’re proud to welcome Grammy Award winner Gary Nichols and Texas songwriter Kensie Coppin to the Hoedown stage.
Their addition brings national talent to an event that has never forgotten its roots.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about headliners.
It’s about community.
THE LINEUP
Gary Nichols
Kensie Coppin
Cam Clarke
Hannah Howard
Houston & Lace
Clark Kissick
Bentley Akers
Special Late Night Set:Clarke Sexton
WHY WE GATHER
Every dollar raised through Hairston Hoedown helps support the work of the Appalachian Pioneer Program.
Over the last year, APP has served communities across Kentucky and West Virginia, including West Liberty, Hazel Green, Campton, Stanton, Slade, Jackson, London, Monticello, Russell Springs, Lexington, Louisville, Ashland, and Huntington.
Through partnerships, events, outreach efforts, and direct community support, we have helped more than 500 individuals, families, nonprofits, and organizations working in areas such as:
• Food security
• Disaster recovery
• Recovery and opioid awareness
• Community development
• Arts and cultural preservation
• Agriculture
• Local business promotion
• Tourism and economic growth
This past year alone included:
Hairston Hoedown
Strings in the Spring
The Top Shelf Experience
Gorge Grooves
Halloween Hootenanny
Rockin’ Around the Mountain Appalachian Christmas
We also celebrated the unveiling of the Appalachian Pioneer Program mural in Martin County, a permanent reminder of the people, places, and stories that continue to inspire our work.
THE EXPERIENCE
Expect an evening filled with music, conversation, laughter, incredible talent, local flavor, and the kind of atmosphere that has made the Hoedown special from the beginning.
A carefully curated evening with artists you’ll remember long after the final song is played.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, you’ll find yourself among people who care deeply about Appalachia and the future we’re building together.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Our VIP guests help make this work possible.
VIP admission includes enhanced hospitality, premium event access, exclusive experiences, and opportunities to connect more closely with the artists, sponsors, and supporters who help make Hairston Hoedown happen.
Availability is limited.
A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM
The Appalachian Pioneer Program exists because people continue showing up.
Artists donate their time.
Businesses donate resources.
Volunteers donate their energy.
Supporters donate what they can.
Together, those contributions become disaster relief, meals, recovery support, cultural programming, educational opportunities, and countless moments of hope throughout Appalachia.
We are grateful for every person who has been part of this journey.
We hope you’ll join us on July 11.
We’ll save you a seat on the porch.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 321.96
