We invite you to be a part of the Back 2 School Blast, a joint initiative between Ashe County Schools and the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. Featuring over 50 stations of games, entertainment, and essential school supplies, this event is a dedicated space for our youth to build meaningful connections with both their educators and local law enforcement in a fun, supportive environment.
Ashe County Schools and the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office are again excited to offer a one-day “festival” feel event for our Ashe County families. The event will be held on August 8th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office parking lot at 140 Government Circle in Jefferson.
The Ashe Blast is an excellent opportunity to expose families to our county’s amazing organizations, businesses, and churches. We invite community organizations, businesses, and churches to share information about their services, classes, or organizations with families. To ensure fun for all and a festival feel for the event, all booths are asked to decorate their booth and provide an interactive game, activity, craft, or freebies. Activities and prizes at the booths add a level of excitement that keeps families engaged. “Freebies” can include items to help students succeed in the year ahead, such as pencils, pens, crayons, bags, water bottles, tissues, snacks etc.
Setup Information:
You may set up from Friday, August 7, 2026 – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and please remember that the parking lot will be unmonitored, so only do this if you have large, heavy items.
Saturday, August 8th , 2025
6:00 am – 8:00 am (It is essential that your car be moved and your booth is READY to go by 8 am. By 8:30, there will be a very long line, and we will begin early to keep the “flood” from happening.)
Arrive no later than 7:00 am. Your booth will need to be manned from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. All booths need to be setup by 8:00 am.
8:10: Vendor meeting in front of the Sheriff’s Office
Things to bring: Canopy, Table, Decorations, Banners, Chairs, Supplies for Activities, and information to share.