Steve Sutton Fest

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Steve Sutton Fest

May 19 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

- $35.00
Steve Sutton fest 2024! Get ready to jam as this salute to our famous WNC Bluegrass Musician returns to the Silverado’s Music Stage on Sunday, May 19th from 2PM – 6PM.

The musical lineup includes:

  • Lonesome River Band
  • Ashley Heath & Her Heathens
  • Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane
  • Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
  • Mountain Tradition Cloggers
  • JAM All-Stars

Tickets: $35

Notice: Silverados will only honor tickets purchased on Showslinger.com, at the gate day of show, or at specific locations mentioned on an individual show basis on that event’s specific event page on the Silveradoswnc.com
website.

Gates at 1pm, Show at 2pm (All Ages Show)

When Steve Sutton was a small child living in Haywood County, his family would sometimes drive up the mountain to Maggie Valley for a family outing. There he remembered seeing informal gatherings of musicians, jam sessions by the side of the road in which local bluegrass players were making music that caught his fancy. One of the musicians was Raymond Fairchild, and when Sutton began to play the banjo, Maggie Valley’s famous native son took him under his wing. Soon Sutton was playing in the jam sessions, and then on stage.

By the time he was in high school, Sutton had become such a good banjo player that he received nearly simultaneous offers from both Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin. He chose to go on the road with Jimmy Martin in 1974, and thus began a career that carried him from the Grand Ole Opry around the world and back again. In later years, stints playing and recording with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, and touring the world with Alecia Nugent, kept him in the spotlight. Sutton appeared on the IBMA Award-winning, Grammy-nominated album Celebration of Life, and also received Grammy nominations as part of two recording projects with Rhonda Vincent.

Back home in Haywood County, Sutton was a long-time member of the Whitewater Bluegrass Company, the Darren Nicholson Band, and the Crowe Brothers. He also appeared regularly at Maggie Valley’s Ghost Town in the Sky, bringing him full circle back to the town where his music career began.

Steve Sutton passed away on May 13, 2017 at the age of sixty-one. The Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust and Steve Sutton Fest were created to continue Steve’s legacy: sharing joy and helping others through music.

This event is a benefit for the Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust. The Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to continue Steve Sutton’s legacy of sharing joy and helping others through music. Proceeds from this event will benefit local music scholarships as well as the International Bluegrass Music Association Trust Fund.

 

EVENT INFO:

WEATHER: Rain or shine – No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. Ponchos are allowed, Umbrellas are not. Ponchos are available for purchase.

PARKING: Parking is available next door to Silverados in the grass lot in front of Grove Stone Baptist Church. Parking is $10 Cash at the lot.

UBER/LYFT is also a good choice.

TAKE THE BUS: Silverados is on the public bus route.

FOOD AND DRINK: Food trucks and full bar service available onsite. Outside food & beverage is not permitted.

SEATING: Festival Style General Admission. Feel free to bring your favorite camping chair to enjoy the show. (see details below)

REFUNDS: Refunds only issued in the event of a cancellation.

The following items are prohibited from being brought into the Silverados Music Park:

Cuts worn by Motorcycle Clubs (with identifying patches), or Colors possibly representing any gang or club.

Food, Alcohol, Beverages, and Illegal Drugs

Cameras (camera policies vary on an event by event basis) photographers must have permission of the venue owner, and must have a photographer pass to be allowed to take pictures in specific areas.

Beach Balls, Helium Balloons, Laser Pointers, Artificial Noise Makers

Chains, Sticks, or Canes of any length (non-medical use canes)

Costume masks

Umbrellas

Diaper Bags (exception: unless accompanied by a baby and bag must be clear.)

Pets (except service animals for patrons with disabilities)

Weapons of any description, including Firearms (weapons carried with a permit, are also prohibited), Knives of any size, Fireworks or any Explosives

Signs, banners, flags, or any other items that would either obstruct the view of a patron or serve as a dangerous projectile or security risk.

Other items that in the judgment of Silverados Music Park management pose a safety risk or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons.

BAG POLICY: CLEAR BAGS ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS, no larger than 12″x12″x6″ or a small clutch no larger than 4.5″x6.5″ will be permitted inside the venue and are subject to search at any time. There will be a ‘No Bags’ entry at the far-right lane for expedited entry. This is for people without bags or lawn chairs.

If you require items for health or safety reasons or you have a baby, specific bags will be admitted with inspection.  This will slow your entry.

Small diaper bags in a maximum size of 16” x 16” x 8” with accompanying baby/child will be permitted into the venue after being inspected at entry.

BEACH/LAWN CHAIR POLICY: beach/lawn chairs that meet the following specifications are permitted: chair backs not to exceed 32” in height measured from the ground and chair back. Seat bottoms not to exceed 9” measured from the ground and chair back.

CLOTHING:

Blankets, Ponchos and Rain Jackets are permitted.

Shirt and shoes are required for admission.

NOTICE: All guests and items are subject to a consent inspection upon entering the facility. This consent inspection will involve metal detectors.

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FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES PLEASE REACH OUT TO GUEST SERVICES PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT AT SILVERADOSINFO@GMAIL.COM

Details

Date:
May 19
Time:
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
$35.00 - general admission
Music Styles:
, , ,
Event Types:
Benefit / Fundraiser, Concert / Performance
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Food Service
  • Picnic Space
Visit Website

Venue

Silverados
2898 U.S. 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 357-8592
View Venue Website

Other

Phone
(828) 357-8592

Details

Date:
May 19
Time:
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
$35.00 - general admission
Music Styles:
, , ,
Event Types:
Benefit / Fundraiser, Concert / Performance
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Food Service
  • Picnic Space
Visit Website

Venue

Silverados
2898 U.S. 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 357-8592
View Venue Website

Other

Phone
(828) 357-8592