2026 Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
Fri, Jun 19
|Folkmoot
Three-day celebration with activities June 19 - 21, celebrating Summer Solstice, International Day of Yoga and whole-body wellness.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Folkmoot, Building B, 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
About the event
Experience an unforgettable weekend of connection and inspiration at the 2nd annual Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival in Waynesville, NC, nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains, known as a gateway to the Smokies. 33 instructors offering 38 classes Friday and Saturday: yoga, qigong, hooping, sound healing, wellness workshops. No admission fee for Makers & Healers Bazaar with 50+ vendors and gourmet food and drink. FREE children’s area, parade, music concert and community-building activities.
Sunday Summer Solstice Celebration at Elk & Embers offers three levels of experience:
Outdoor Yoga with Natasha Albornoz – a short walk to a tranquil setting for a Hatha yoga class with breathwork, meditation, and time for deep connection to our surroundings. Water, yoga mat or blanket recommended. Please bring a journal or paper and pencil for reflection.
Yoga & Forest Bathing Hike with Courtney Jarrell – a gentle paced 1.5 mile…
Schedule
4 hoursMakers & Healers Bazaar
Community Center
30 minutesFestival Kickoff Parade - FREE FOR ALL
Auditorium
Tickets
Two-Day Pass
This two-day ticket includes all events, classes and workshops Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
Friday Only
Ticket for workshops or classes Friday late afternoon and evening only.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Saturday Only
This ticket is for Saturday only and covers all classes and workshops that day.
$65.00
+$1.63 ticket service fee
Sunday Yoga Hike
Three levels of experience available.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Add-Ons (60-minutes)
Only 10 spots available of each. We will reach out to you 2 weeks prior to the event to schedule your session.
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Festival T-Shirt Size Small
Go home wearing your HOPE Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival custom, 100% cotton T. Pre-order to assure your size and pick-up at the registration table upon arrival.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Festival T-Shirt Size Medium
Go home wearing your HOPE Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival custom, 100% cotton T. Pre-order to assure your size and pick-up at the registration table upon arrival.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Festival T-Shirt Size Large
Go home wearing your HOPE Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival custom, 100% cotton T. Pre-order to assure your size and pick-up at the registration table upon arrival.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Festival T-Shirt Size X-Large
Go home wearing your HOPE Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival custom, 100% cotton T. Pre-order to assure your size and pick-up at the registration table upon arrival.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Branded Festival Tote
Use your Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival HOPE branded, 100% cotton canvas tote, 15"W x 16"H x 3"D, to collect your festival goodies, and take it home to use day-to-day at your local yoga studio and markets.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Total
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