1035 North Randolph Avenue,
Elkins, WV 26241
304 636 2780 - 1800 422 3304
16th Annual Ramp Festival
Special Friday Night Dinner - April 28, 2006
Ham, beans, cornbread, fried potatoes,
fried ramps, drink & dessert v
Elkins National Guard Armory 4 TO 8 PM
Adults $8.00, Children (10 yrs & under) $5.00
Saturday, April 29 Ramp Festival and Cook-Off 10 am to ?
Elkins City Park - FREE ADMISSION
Public Taste Testing Tent Open 1:45 pm - .25 per sample
It’s a Spring Celebration -
There’s a happening taking place fit for a King and Queen. Like the front row of trombones in a marching band blaring the oncoming joyous spirit of some important event, the wild leeks are announcing the arrival of spring in the mountains.
Mountain folk have honored these savory plants, which they call ramps, for many years and celebrate the occasion of their emergence with eagerly awaited festivals, like the Ramp Festival held annually in Elkins, WV. This pungent vernal greenery is our spring tonic. Modern science supports this folk tradition. Ramps (Alliums) are a good source of Vitamin C as well as prostaglandin A1, a fatty acid therapeutic in the treatment of hypertension.
Come join us, revive your spirits as we celebrate the passing of winter and the coming of spring with those luscious little leeks know as RAMPS!
Cook-Off Awards: BEST RAMP DISHES:
First Place $600
Second Place $500
Third Place $400
Honorable Mention $100
Best Decorated Booth $100
Taster’s Choice Award $100
Click HERE for Cook-Off Rules
Vendor Space Available for:
arts v crafts v foods v demonstrations v giveaways v displays rides v games v entertainment
Call 304.636.2780 for information
Festival Schedule of Activities
Friday, April 28 - RAMP DINNER, NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
Saturday, April 29 - COOK-OFF AND ENTERTAINMENT - ELKINS CITY PARK
Entertainment: Featuring ELVIS IMPERSONATOR Frankie Dee (2 shows) Ramp Tasting Arts/Craft Sales J Ramp Food Vendors J Children’s Activities J Demonstrations J Displays J Giveaways
J Free Admission J