Backlund Ridge Creations

08/29/2026

We will be at Freedom Hall until 3:00 today.

08/26/2026

This is gonna be soóo much fun!

11 more days!!!

08/26/2026

Here we grow again.
Look at this cute double heart bracelet. There is more to come. Look for it at our upcoming shows, starting with Freedom Hall. This Saturday.

08/24/2026

Friends don't let Friends miss Rib Fest

Saturday, September 5th
Chamber Park in Mountai City

You don't want to miss this one!!!
Click this link to add Ribfest directly to your Google Calendar
https://calendar.app.google/hdVpxvRRBJpEPxQ2A

08/24/2026

Did someone say RIBS? You bet!!! Not JUST Ribs, but it's the 3rd Annual First Responder RibFest September 5 at Chamber Park in Mountain City, TN from 11 am to 6 pm.
First Responders will be coming in from far and wide to compete for ultimate bragging rights and the coveted championship wrestling belt trophy. That's not all, they will also be cooking up incredible barbecue for the PUBLIC! 🤤💨
We’re talking all types of mouthwatering BBQ—pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, and delicious sides.
You know Backlund Ridge Creations will be there along with 200 other incredible vendors. This is gonna be a phenomenal day!

🔍📱 RIBFEST SCAVENGER HUNT ALERT! 🏆🔎

Think you know your way around Ribfest? Put your detective skills to the test and join in on this year’s Ribfest Scavenger Hunt!

Participating is as easy as 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Arrive at the Festival: Look for the Scavenger Hunt QR code at the entry gate.

2️⃣ Scan & Download: Use your smartphone camera to scan the code and instantly download your list of clues.

3️⃣ Explore & Win: Track down the answers across the festival grounds!

The hunter who finds the most correct answers will walk away with an awesome Ribfest prize! 🎁✨

It’s a fantastic way for families, kids, and friends to explore all our amazing vendors, check out the fire trucks, and enjoy the day together while supporting our first responders.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 5th

📍 Location: Chamber Park, Mountain City, TN

👇 Tag your scavenger hunt partner below and start getting your team ready! 👇

07/13/2026

Gene Backlund and Dr. Mick Whitelaw on Daytime Tri-Cities.

(WJHL) Gene Backlund and Mick Whitelaw from the Kingsport Gems & Minerals Club tell us about the 22nd Annual Gems and Mineral Show at the Farmstead at Bays Mountain Nature Center & Planetar…

06/14/2026

This is the perfect opportunity to support local first responders, get some great ribs, visit the awesome vendors and.... stop by and say "Hi" to Gene and I. We are excited to be a part of this show.

We’re Headed to the RibFest! 🪵🔥

We are so excited to announce that we will be a vendor at this year's 3rd Annual First Responder RibFest on Saturday, September 5th at Chamber Park!

This is shaping up to be the biggest event in the region, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there. Between the incredible barbecue, over 200 craft vendors, live music, the car show, the Hometown Heroes 5K Run/Walk, the Queen of the "Q" Beauty Pageant, the mechanical bull, and so much more—there is literally something for everyone!

Please come out, enjoy a full day of fun, and support local businesses like ours! Every visit to a vendor booth helps keep our local economy strong while we all work together to support our first responders.

We would also love your help in spreading the word. Please share this post with your friends and family to make sure nobody misses out on this awesome day of community fellowship.

See you at the park! 🚒🙌

📍 Where: Chamber Park, Butler, TN

🗓️ When: Saturday, September 5th

🎟️ Greater Flavor. Greater Purpose.

05/12/2026

With William Holland School of Lapidary Arts – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 We truly enjoyed our time at William Holland. We can't wait to go back in August. I already have several more classes in mind.

04/22/2026

We will be at the Old Oak Festival this weekend. We can't wait to see you there.
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04/22/2026

Gene Backlund made me this fantastic Jeweler's Post. I'm so excited to create new beautiful pieces of jewelry to share with you.