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  • Thumbpickers 2026 at Statesville Historical Collection
    Celebration

    North Carolina Thumbpickers Convention

    Recurring
    Statesville Historical Collection 117 South Center Street, Statesville, NC, United States

    This annual event is a great event for pickers and music lovers alike, plus an opportunity for everyone to come out for some great picking. The Statesville Historical Collection is a warm, welcoming space filled with Statesville and Iredell County history. Come on out, take a walk through history, and enjoy the music.

  • Concert / Performance, Dance

    Jimmy’s Pick N Grin

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    Jimmy's Pick N Grin 220 Country Hearth Lane, Andrews, NC, United States

    Jimmy's Pick N Grin Music Hall was created by the son of late Singer/Musician Jimmy Jordan. Steve, and wife Sue Jordan have created a place where locals and visitors can come and enjoy local and regional musicians play country and bluegrass music, complete with a wooden dance floor proudly maintained by the 'regular buck dancers'. […]

    $12

  • Centennial Sounds at John C Campbell Folk School

    Recurring
    John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines […]

    $5 – $25
  • Jam Session

    Stecoah Community Jam

    Recurring
    Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

    Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments and join our circle! We invite musicians of all levels to come out and join together for an evening of playing together. You can begin […]

  • Concert / Performance

    Wednesday Night Bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub

    Recurring
    The Ugly Dog Pub 294 South 4th Street, Highlands, NC, United States

    We have bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub, 294 S. 4th St. in Highlands, on Wednesday nights featuring Nitrograss (Charles Wood on Banjo and various well-known artists) plays two sets of bluegrass at 6:30 and 8 pm. Copy to Google Calendar

  • By the People - Music from the Old North State
    Workshop / Class / Demonstration

    By the People – Music from the Old North State

    The Earl Scruggs Center 103 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United States

    Join NC Humanities and the Earl Scruggs Center in person for a fun-filled event celebrating the rich, soulful tunes of western NC! Experience authentic music that brings our state's vibrant culture to life. Don’t miss out on great vibes, community spirit, and amazing sounds that’ll have you tapping your feet all night! This event will incorporate music demonstrations […]

    Free
  • John C Campbell Folk School's red sign with a sunset behind.
    Jam Session

    Community Jam – Crown Restaurant

    Recurring
    The Crown Restaurant 135 Emily Ln., Brasstown, NC, United States

    The Folk School sponsors the Community Jam every Thursday at the Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of Brasstown. Beginners are encouraged to join in by playing along with simple chords or picking out the melody with help from others in […]

    Free
  • Sit a Spell - Traditional Music at Ginger's Revenge with Warren Wilson College. Two fiddlers pictured.
    Jam Session

    “Sit a Spell” – Traditional Music Sessions with Warren Wilson College

    Recurring
    Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room 829 Riverside Dr #100, Asheville, NC, United States

    Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […]

  • Dance, Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

    Swain County Heritage Festival

    Recurring
    Riverfront Park, Bryson City 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]

  • Jam Session

    Phipps General Store Jam

    Recurring
    Phipps General Store 2425 Silas Creek Road, Lansing, NC, United States

    On Fridays, the doors open to Phipps General Store for a jam session that can be one of the most lively in the region. Spectators sit and chat on benches by the old counter or in chairs surrounding the musicians. Folks can enjoy local live old-time, bluegrass, and country music! And anyone can sit in […]

    Donations encouraged.
  • Dance, Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

    Swain County Heritage Festival

    Recurring
    Riverfront Park, Bryson City 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]

  • Drexel Barber Shop: Home of Pickin' & Trimmin'
    Jam Session

    Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop

    Recurring
    The Drexel Barber Shop 100 South Main Street, Drexel, NC, United States

      One of the more quaint musical venues in the Blue Ridge region is the tiny Drexel Barber Shop in the little town of Drexel. The shop features a very informal jam session. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, around 11:00 am‚ the guys at the barber shop generally put aside their scissors‚ shears‚ and combs and […]

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