Yadkin Bluegrass Convention
Saturday, April 4 – Yadkin Bluegrass Convention at Yadkinville…
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39th Annual Yadkin Bluegrass Convention on April 4, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2026
Contact: Sarah Smith
Sarah@yadkinarts.org
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Bill Carson (1938-2026)
Storyteller. Co-owner of Orchard at Altapass and founder of the non-profit of the same name.
Bill dedicated his retirement years to preserving the Orchard at Altapass, a historical orchard located in Little Switzerland along the Blue Ridge Parkway. There, he kept traditional music and heritage alive for generations through his skilled storytelling and programming at the Orchard.
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