Winter Jam 2025

Winter Jam 2025

02/22/2025 · Maggie Valley, North Carolina

We made our way out to the Valley Tavern in Maggie Valley for Winter Jam 2025, and it didn’t take long to realize this one was going to be busy in the best way. The place filled up fast, conversations were happening everywhere, and it felt like one of those events where you couldn’t take ten steps without running into someone you knew.

We spent most of the day bouncing between the front of the tavern and the packed interior, catching up with friends and meeting new faces along the way. The staff kept things moving smoothly, and made sure everyone was taken care of as the crowd continued to roll in.

Big Beard and Still Will standing outside the Valley Tavern entrance during Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on February 22, 2025.
Posted up out front before heading inside — Winter Jam 2025 at the Valley Tavern.

Once inside, it was wall-to-wall in all the right ways. Music was rolling, drinks were flowing, and the room stayed full without feeling chaotic. It was easy to settle into conversations, snap a few photos, and take in the scene without feeling rushed.

The Valley Tavern packed with attendees during Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on February 22, 2025.
The Valley Tavern stayed packed throughout the day as Winter Jam rolled on.

A big part of what made the day memorable was how many familiar faces showed up. We ran into Moonshiner Jerry Benson, Red, Reddog, Panhead Cooter and Little Diddle, Donnie and Teresa from the Backwoods Moonshine Museum, Benny McClure, Kenny Taylor, Becky Ramey, Michael J. Bowen, and plenty of others as the afternoon went on.

Group photo of moonshiners and friends gathered during Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on February 22, 2025.
A solid group shot with friends and familiar faces during Winter Jam 2025.

Between conversations and photos, it was one of those days that reminded us why events like this matter. It’s not just about the music or the drinks — it’s about the people showing up, reconnecting, and keeping the community tight.

Moonshiner Jerry Benson posing during Winter Jam 2025 at the Valley Tavern in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on February 22, 2025.
Moonshiner Jerry Benson taking a moment to pose during the event.

By the time things started winding down, it felt like we’d spent the entire day catching up without ever running out of something to talk about. Winter Jam has a way of bringing everyone together under one roof, and this year was no exception.

Custom motorcycle with a barrel-style sidecar parked outside the Valley Tavern during Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on February 22, 2025.
Fun Extra – This custom motorcycle with a barrel-style sidecar was parked right outside the Valley Tavern.

Also in attendance

Also in attendance were Crazy Chuck and John Boy, along with several others we crossed paths with throughout the day.

👕 Worn at This Event

Custom Backwoods Demolition Service hoodie worn by Big Beard at Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

Custom “Backwoods Demolition Service” Hoodie
worn by Big Beard
(not available for purchase)

Sour Mash Kids hoodie worn by Still Will at Winter Jam 2025 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

Sour Mash Kids Hoodie
worn by Still Will

Event took place February 22, 2025 at the Valley Tavern in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Original Facebook coverage for this trip was first posted on March 1, 2025. Extra photos and community comments are available on Facebook: View the original post.

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