One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals, the Appalachian Festival will be Mother’s Day Weekend at Coney Island. It will feature old-time music, handmade crafts, storytelling, dancing, an authentic pioneer village, mouth-watering food, and more.
The Appalachian Community Development Association’s Mission
Our mission is to promote the social, educational, and cultural development within the Appalachian Community of the Greater Cincinnati and the Larger Appalachian Region. We strive to improve our self-image and encourage the best of Appalachian values while creating understanding and appreciation of our cultural heritage.
History of our Festival
The A.C.D.A. has produced the Appalachian Festival. The organization’s directed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees, with at least 75% of those members being of Appalachian descent. The Appalachian Festival has been held annually during Mother’s Day weekend attracting at least 10,000 visitors, with an additional 1,000 school children taking part in “Education Day”, which is the first day of the festival each year.
