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Feast celebrates Flat Rock on Sunday

The Chatham Rabbits, Sarah and Austin McCombie, perform at the Feast of St. John in the Wilderness on Sunday. [PHOTO BY TODD ROETH]

By Lightning Reports, Published: June 24, 2024

Once again the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness celebrates its patron saint on Sunday when it hosts the Feast of St. John the Baptist. In 2021, the historic church extended the festivities outside the parish to the broader community and since then has continued the tradition. 

The fourth annual celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse behind Little Rainbow Row at 2724 Greenville Highway.  The rain location is set for the Parish Hall of St. John in the Wilderness at 1905 Greenville Highway. 

All are welcome to join the festivities at the family-friendly celebration featuring food, fellowship and live music with the return of North Carolina’s Chatham Rabbits. Music begins at 6 p.m. but guests should arrive early to get their food order in and find a seat. Yard games will be offered for children. Barbecue and other family-favorite foods and beverages will be available for purchase at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse.  Seating at the picturesque outdoor courtyard is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring portable chairs.

Proceeds from the Feast will benefit the Community Food Pantry in Edneyville. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. Chatham Rabbits and St. John in the Wilderness are teaming up to match donations up to $2,000.

"The Feast of St. John has become a wonderful way to celebrate Flat Rock and the surrounding community each year. Our parishioners, like many of you, feel incredibly fortunate to live in this beautiful place,” said the Rev. Josh Stephens, the church rector. “We also are fortunate to have each other as neighbors and friends so we hope you will join us to celebrate our many blessings. This year, we are especially pleased that monetary donations at the concert will benefit the Edneyville Community Food Pantry, which is an amazing organization serving hundreds of food insecure people in Henderson County each month."

The Feast of St. John is made possible by the Endowment of St. John in the Wilderness and the generosity of its parishioners.  For more information, visit www.stjohnflatrock.org or call 828-693-9783.