The 4th Annual Shepherds Feast will be held this year on Christmas Day from 1 to 4 p.m.

Mary Lyth and Joe Laudisio of Giardini Gardens have been cooking and catering in the region for many years, and will be one of the many food professionals involved in this years Christmas celebration.

Shane Blackwell of Mountain View Bar-b-que, along with a host of others, are busy preparing for the feast.

The feasts organizers say that they are still looking for donations and volunteers to help in the kitchen, as waitstaff, dishwashers and musicians.

The Shepherds Feast is a non-demoninational event, presented by members and businesses of the community. For more information, call 828-859-9979.