2013 RAMP TRAMP FESTIVAL

April 24-27, 2013
Camp McCroy

Between Benton & Reliance, Tennessee on Hwy 30

About Ramps & The Festival

The ramp or wild leek, is a wild onion native to North America. The bulb resembles a scallion, but the flat, broad leaves set it apart. According to John Mariani, author of “The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink,” the word ramp comes from “rams,” or “ramson,” an Elizabethan dialect version of the wild garlic.

Ramps grow from Tennessee to Canada, and in many areas they’re considered a spring delicacy and even a reason for celebration.  The flavor and odor of ramps is usually compared to a strong garlic.

April 24-27, 2013
Camp McCroy, Hwy 30
Reliance, TN 37369
The Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival was started in 1958 by 4-H club members and volunteers who ”tramped” up the Big Frog Mountain in Polk County, TN to enjoy a hike on a spring day as well as a ramp meal. Today, that same traditional spirit lives on during the annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival.

Today’s festival is held at the Polk County 4-H Camp (Camp McCroy) on the fourth Saturday in April.

The festival brings hundreds to the camp each year to enjoy the traditional meal while bluegrass music is played. The traditional meal includes ramps fried in eggs, streaked meat, fried potatoes, white beans and cornbread. All proceeds are used for the operation and the upkeep of Camp McCroy.

Saturday Music

10am Whistlestop

11am Playing On The Planet

RampTramp
1pm Reliance Bluegrass Band

Driving Directions

Polk County 4-H Camp McCroy is located 2 1/2 miles off Hwy 64 on Hwy. 30 between Ocoee and Ducktown, Tennessee.

::From I-75 take Exit 20 (Hwy. By-Pass)
and turn East

::Take the Hwy. 64 By-Pass to
Hwy 64 East exit, the Ocoee exit

::Take the Hwy. 64 East exit

::Travel on Hwy. 64 East to Hwy. 30

::2 1/2 miles on the right – Camp McCroy

Contact us for more information:
423-338-4503

Or Email the Polk County Extension Director and 4-H Agent:
Greg Paxton rgpaxton@utk.edu