Early mountaineers quickly discovered the benefits of this wild onion after long snowy winters in the hills.
Ramps are one of the first greens to pop up through the fresh spring soil.
Rich in vitamin C, ramps jump start mountaineers into spring with their potent aroma and robust taste. The Ramp Festival started several years ago and has grown into a spirited display of ramp dishes, decoration and taste-testing. Local businesses, organizations, and media, as well as anyone who can stand the smell of the kitchen, compete in a Ramp Cook-Off. The Best Booth award was given to R2K Bobs with Judy Guye and daughter Monica Guye Varchetto. Most Potent winners WBTQ Radio received a basket filled with toothpaste and mouthwash.