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SUMMARY:Hellbender Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever North Carolina Hellbender Festival is coming to Downtown Spruce Pine with live music, local art, river science, food trucks, and outdoor adventure—all inspired by the ancient Eastern Hellbender.\nCheck back soon for updates on schedules, vendors, artists, and more. Follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements.\nFor real time updates, follow us on Facebook!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in Being a Vendor?\nWe’re looking for local makers, food trucks, and organizations to be part of the NC Hellbender Festival! If you’d like to join us as a vendor, apply below to be part of this exciting day celebrating our mountain rivers and communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the form or email director@discoversprucepine.com. Note that we must receive your logo by July 31st in order to include your logo on any print materials. \nThank you so much for sponsoring the 2025 North Carolina Hellbender Festival!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevels & Benefits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Guardian – $5,000\n\n\n\nMountain Ally – $2,500\n\nHellbender Friend – $1,000\n\nDowntown Business Sponsor – $250\n\nCustom & In-Kind Sponsorships\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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