FAQs
What else is going on in Pikeville the weekend of October 17 & 18?
It’s Homecoming Weekend at the University of Pikeville!!! https://www.upike.edu/homecoming/
See “ The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” the Appalachian Center for the Arts Theater https://theapparts.org/
Hear Gary Allen at the Appalachian Wireless Arena https://www.appalachianwirelessarena.com/
Visit the APP Theater Art Gallery Exhibition featuring the photography of our friend Estill Robinson
Is this REALLY a FREE event again this year?
Yes! Thanks to our sponsors and friends, we are so proud to be able to bring The Mountain Grrl Experience to everyone for free this year!
If the event is free, how can you raise money for your charity, Pike County Domestic Violence Coalition?
Thank you for asking! And offering! Please check out our Mission Statement Page for more information! And consider making a donation to the Coalition and/or Turning Point and/or buying Mountain Grrl merch.
Donation buckets and QR codes will be available throughout town on the day of the event. You can also easily donate online right here, right now! Thank you!
Where will the events be held?
The Live Music and most Workshops will take place in downtown Pikeville, KY on Division Street in the CREATIVE ARTS DISTRICT. You may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on in the green space.
The Art Exhibit will be at the University of Pikeville’s Weber Art gallery
Some other workshops will be scattered around town at local businesses. Please refer to the schedule for further information!
Where can I park?
Free parking is available around town, but your best and easiest bet is the City Parking Garage, located right across the Park and the Rose Stage area. This link may help! https://pikevilleky.gov/parking/
Mountain Grrl? What about the everybody else?
ALL are welcome at the Mountain Grrl Experience! All genders, all ages, all love!
What if we want to spend the night in Pikeville and maybe check out the area?
Please do! We welcome you! Get more info on lodging, camping and fun things to do in Pikeville/Pike County at these fabulous links!
What if we get hungry?
There are a number of great restaurants in the area. Food Trucks will be on site providing a variety of foods and beverages. Our local downtown restaurants will also be providing food and drink specials throughout the weekend. These are all within walking distance of the event. Be sure to visit Faith Life Market (food specials and workshops!), Joyce’s Place will have food and drink specials, The Bear’s Den Nutrition will have a special shake and tea created especially for Mountain Grrl Experience festival goers, and Bank 253 has fabulous food and a Mountain Grrl Drink special!
Can we come and go as we please?
Absolutely! Admission is free, so you can come to the event, go explore and eat out and shop in Pikeville whenever the spirit moves you.
Pikeville, KY
130 Division Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
The Downtown Stage will be on Division Street. Workshops and other happenings will take place on or near Division Street, including The APP Theater outdoor Plaza and Faith Life Market.
The Art Exhibition and Front Porch Women’s Panel will be held on the University of Pikeville campus.