Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival 2025
Jack Utermoehl
Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina, USA
Venue: Folkmoot Friendship Center
Dates: June 21, 2025
Website: Smoky Mountain Yoga Fest
Experience Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
Starting at 10am on June 21st, we will host fitness classes including yoga, QiGong, tai ji quan and somatics, sounding healing sessions, meditation, workshops, wisdom and wellness talks, live music and entertainment including a drum circle, Vendor Village with dozens of local artists, artisans and wellness related products, as well as a variety of delicious food and beverage options, Imagination Station, a children’s activity area, all culminating with a dynamic Closing Ceremony at 8pm.
This will be an indoor and outdoor event with classes and activities in Queen Auditorium, in the Axis Studio and the in-house artists in the Folkmoot Friendship Center will open their studios and galleries to you. Outdoors will be Vendor Village, food truck park and classes and entertainment on The Green in the adjacent sports field.
Why Attend Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival?
This isn't just a yoga event! This is an event that will have workshops on wellness marketing, fitness classes, meditations, sound bowl sessions, trainings, live entertainment, drum circle, belly dancing, hula hooping, intuitive readings, and a children's activity center with FREE exploration and creative creation opportunities for our youngest festival attendees throughout the day. Everyone in the wellness community and beyond is welcome and will find something of interest.
We will have a mocktail bar and local culinarians providing delicious dining options for the entire family. Bring your mats, blankets and camp chairs and prop yourselves up on The Green for a day of fun, community and enlightenment. An all embracing experience.
Key Highlights of Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
- Opening Ceremony on The Green with yoga, sound healing, and live musicians.
- Wisdom & Wellness Workshops led by industry leaders.
- Vendor Village featuring local artisans and wellness products.
- Children’s Exploration Area with creative and movement-based activities.
- Fitness classes beyond yoga, including Qigong, Tai Chi, and Somatics.
- Closing Ceremony at sunset with movement, sound healing, and live music.
More Details and Registration
Join Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival for an unforgettable day in the Smoky Mountains!
Purchase your VIP Passport for unlimited classes and workshops, or drop in for individual class.
Additional Information
Key Event: The Closing Ceremony will feature movement, sound healing, live musicians, and a breathtaking sunset view over the Great Smoky Mountains
Expected Attendance: 800 attendees.
Accessibility: The festival features indoor and outdoor venues with accessible pathways.
Featured Presenters: Jake Gilmore, Amber Kleid, Lindsey Godwin, Robin King, Courtney Trethric, Christian Ryan.
Live Music & Performers: Multiple live music acts and movement-based performances throughout the day.
Accommodations:
- On-Site: Camping, Glamping, Hotel, Cabins/Lodging.
- Off-Site: Various lodging options available nearby.
Food & Beverages: Local food trucks, restaurants, and options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
Travel Information: Parking is available around the Folkmoot USA campus, just three miles from downtown Waynesville. We are located 36 miles west of Asheville Regional Airport, with convenient access to the festival grounds.
