Mountain Readiness Expo 2026 Schedule | Harmony NC

The Mountain Readiness Expo 2026 Schedule provides a complete breakdown of classes, instructors, and events for all three days in Harmony, North Carolina. Whether you're focused on survival skills, homesteading, medical training, or communications, this guide helps you plan your time and get the most out of the expo.

What You’ll Find Here

• Full Mountain Readiness Expo schedule by day

• Class times, instructors, and locations

• Hands on training sessions and demonstrations

• Special evening events

  
  

Key Takeaways

• Multiple training tracks run simultaneously across tents and specialty areas

• Sessions cover medical, homesteading, communications, tactical skills, and more

• Break periods are scheduled throughout the day

• Evening specialty training and live events are included

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Mountain Readiness Expo 2026 Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026

Mountain Readiness Expo | Vanhoy Campground | Harmony, North Carolina

Main Tent

• 9:00 AM — Situational Awareness - Brian Duff

• 10:30 AM — Stop the Bleed - Gorilla Medical

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 2:30 PM — Back Yard Chickens - Amber & Chantal

Tent 1

• 10:30 AM — Intro to Beekeeping - Falon Hughes

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 1:00 PM — Herbs and Their Benefits - Tammy Hutchens

• 2:30 PM — Emergency Food Storage - Johnny Odom

Tent 2

• 9:00 AM — Body Armor for Your Needs - Jerry Bendon

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 1:00 PM — Homestead First Aid Kits - Becky Christopher

• 4:00 PM — Fruit Tree Propagating - Tim Reilly

Tactical Rifleman

• 9:00 AM — Austere Vehicle Repairs - Karl & Imri

• 10:30 AM — AR-15 Lower - Byron Russell

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 1:00 PM — (Meat) The Blade Knife Fighting - Imri

• 2:30 PM — Man Tracking - Seaux & Charlie

Rally Point

• 10:30 AM — Lock Picking Pace Plan - Wes & Dan

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 1:00 PM — River Crossing & Knot Tying - Dan Keating

• 2:30 PM — Security Vulnerabilities for Homeowners - Wes

Angery House

• 9:00 AM — Sustaining Comms in the Field - Corey Simon

• 10:30 AM — Family Emergency Plan - Nick Meacher

• 12:00 PM — Break

• 2:30 PM — Preparedness Assessment - Nick Meacher

PRIMITIVE SKILLS BASE CAMP

• 10:30 AM - Securing Your Homestead - Paul Christopher

• 12:00 PM - Break

• 02:30 PM - Homestead Storage Solutions - John Galloway

Youth Corner

• 10:30 AM - Outdoor Safety - Rick Dunlap

• 12:00 PM - Break

• 01:00 PM - Leather Make & Take - Jim Shankle

• 02:30 PM - Walking Stick - Survival Sassy

Arena

• 09:00 AM - Hands On Sheep Processing - Billy Bond & William Bond

• 12:00 PM - Break

• 01:00 PM - Composting - Billy Bond & William Bond

Instructor Booth Classes (friday)

• 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM - Mission Mules - Pack Mule Demo

• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Wildcard Wilderness - Edible & Medicinal Plant and Tree Walk

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM - Survival Gear BSO - Bug Out Vehicle

• 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Hotz Shotz - Sling Shot Competition - Win Prizes!

• 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Adam Watson - Primitive Trapping - The Sanctuary

• By Appointment - Gahagan Customs - Forge Your Own Blade — Demos All Day

Special Events (friday)

• 7:30 PM — Thermal & Night Drive, NC Scout (located at the Angery House)

• 8:30 PM – Anthony Bonnette Acoustic Music (Tiki Stage)

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saturday, May 2, 2026

Main Tent

• 09:00 AM – PTSD 101 – Brian Duff

• 10:30 AM – Splints & Improvised Splints – Gorilla Medical

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Super Soil to Super Human – Doc Wil, Billy Bond

• 2:30 PM – Securing Safe Water – Anna Khait

• 4:00 PM – Building Natural Immunity – Jeff Adams

Tent 1

• 09:00 AM – Honey and Its Medicinal Uses – Falon Hughes

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 2:30 PM – From Feed Sack to Farm – Hack, Paul Christopher

Tent 2

• 09:00 AM – Grid Down Power Options – Johnny Odom

• 10:30 AM – BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Growing Up in a Family of Preppers – Clare Benden

• 2:30 PM – Medical Kit Mentality – Mark Dejong

• 4:00 PM – Tree Grafting – Tim Reilly

Tactical Rifleman

• 09:00 AM – Off Road Vehicle Recovery – Karl & IMRI

• 10:30 AM – Rope Work for Emergency Rescue – Randy Wurst

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Counter Blade Defense - IMRI

• 2:30 PM – Man Tracking – Seaux & Charlie

• 4:00 PM – All Womens AR-15 – Karl & IMRI

Rallypoint

• 09:00 AM – Lock Picking Pace Plan – Wes-Dan

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 01:00 PM - Evasion Planning - Wes Hightower

• 2:30 PM – Security Vulnerabilities for Homeowners – Wes Hightower

Angery House

• 09:00 AM – Ham Radio Testing – Nick Meacher

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Preparedness Assessment – Nick Meacher

• 2:30 PM – Book Signing – Kevin Estela

Primitive Skills Base Camp

• 09:00 AM – Locating Water in the Wild – Blackie Thomas

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 01:00 PM – 10’s of Fire Starting – Kevin Estela

Youth Corner

• 10:30 AM – Southwest Rabbit Stick – Joe Flowers

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Kids Knot Tying – Jess Shankle

• 2:30 PM – Plant Identification – Taylor & Jacks Bug Hunt – Joe Flowers

• 04:00 PM - Bug Hunt - Joe Flowers

Arena

• 09:00 AM – Hands On Chicken Processing – Amber & Chantal

• 10:30 AM – BREAK

Classes at Instructors Booth (Saturday)

• 09:00 AM–10:30 AM - Wildcard Wilderness – Compass Anatomy and Navigation 101

• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM - Wildcard Wilderness - Build a Buck Saw – ($30.00 Material Fee)

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Mission Mules – Pack Mule Demo

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Adam Watson – The Sanctuary - Primitive Trapping / Hybrid Trapping and Tracking

• By Appointment - Gahagan Customs – Forge Your Own Blade - Demos All Day

• Demos At Booth - Hotz Shotz – Sling Shot Competition (Win Prizes!!!)

Special Events (Saturday)

• 6:30 PM – Raffle and Prizes!!! (Tiki Stage)

• 8:30 PM – Clicker Licker Band (Tiki Stage)

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Special Events

• 9:00 AM – Ruck with the Mule Team! (Mission Mules Camp)

• 10:30 AM – Ruck Sack Review (Hydration Station)

• Hydration Station Sponsored by: Living Nectar + Cell Saviors

Join us for a Ruck March with the Mission Mules, kicking off at 9:00 AM! These incredible animals have been utilized in military operations and have transported critical supplies during disaster relief efforts--including the aftermath of Hurricane Helene right here in North Carolina.

We'll ruck around the campground, and at 10:30 AM we'll roll straight into a hands-on rucksack review of your ruck or bug-out bag with Brian Loftus, Alan Kay, Jacks Genega, and Blackie Thomas.

Main Tent

• 12:00 PM – Break

• 01:00 PM -  Casualty Movement – Gorilla Medical

Tent 1

• 10:30 AM – Winterizing Your Bee Hives – Falon Hughes

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 01:00 PM – Herbs and Their Benefits – Tammy Hutchens

Tent 2

• 12:00 PM - Advanced Bee Keeping - Falon Hughes - PAID COURSE

Tactical Rifleman

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 01:00 PM – All Womens Pistol – Karl & IMRI

• 02:30 PM – Survival & Emergency Equipment for Your Vehicle – Randy Wurst

Rallypoint

• 12:00 PM – BREAK

• 01:00 PM – Security Vulnerabilities for Homeowners – Wes

• 02:30 PM – Lock Picking Pace Plan – Wes-Dan

Angery House

• 09:00 AM – Family Emergency Plan – Nick Meacher

• 10:30 AM – One Time Pads – Corey Simon

• 1:00 PM – The Art of Distilling – Texas Tony - PAID COURSE

Youth Corner

• 10:30 AM – Ferro Rod – Rick Dunlap

• 12:00 PM– BREAK

• 1:00 PM – Zipper Pull – Survival Sassy

Classes at Instructors Booth (Sunday)

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Wildcard Wilderness – Extended Plant and Tree Walk (Paid Course)

• By Appointment - Gahagan Customs – Forge Your Own Blade - Demos at Booth

• Demos at Booth - Hotz Shotz – Sling Shots

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Additional Paid Courses (starting Monday, May 4)

• Tactical Rifleman

  • May 4 - Pistol Fundamentals

  • May 5 - Combat Pistol

  • Sign up @ tacticalrifleman.com

• Troysgate

  • May 4 - Troysgate Experience

  • Sign up @ troysgate.com

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How to Plan Your Mountain Readiness Expo Schedule

• Prioritize high-demand classes early

• Leave buffer time between sessions

• Mix hands-on and lecture-based training

• Visit vendors between sessions

  
  

📍 Where DOES the Mountain Readiness Expo Takes Place

The Mountain Readiness Expo is held at Vanhoy Campground in Harmony, North Carolina, providing a spacious environment for hands-on training, vendors, and on-site camping.

❓ FAQ

What time does the Mountain Readiness Expo start each day?

Training sessions begin at 9:00 AM, with activities continuing throughout the day and special evening events scheduled nightly.

Are classes first come, first served?

Yes. Most classes are first come, first served unless otherwise noted, so arriving early is recommended.

Can I attend multiple sessions at the same time?

No. Multiple sessions run simultaneously, so planning ahead is recommended.

Is the schedule subject to change?

Yes, schedules may adjust based on instructor availability and conditions.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best instructors in the Southeast, connect with fellow preppers, and leave more prepared than you arrived.

Tickets, vendor info, and full event details are live now at mountainreadiness.com.

Bookmark this Mountain Readiness Expo 2026 schedule page, share it with your crew, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of hands-on learning in Harmony, North Carolina.

See you at VanHoy Campground May 1–3, 2026 — stay ready!

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