In addition to a traditional menu of ham, bacon, potatoes, brown beans, and cornbread, the pleasing aroma of sassafras tea will challenge the somewhat pungent, distinctive odor of the delicious piece de resistance of this meal. Ramps, a wild mountain herb known for “smelling bad,” grows abundantly in the woody areas surrounding Richwood. The odor remains on the breath of the partaker for many hours after indulging. To ramp lovers, this smell is equal to the finest perfume.
In addition to the meal which will be served from 10:30am to 3pm at new Richwood Community Center (formerly the Richwood Armory), the Arts and Crafts Show will also be in the Community Center with many vendors set up outside, weather permitting. The Arts and Craft Show will begin at 10am and run through 4:00 pm.