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The annual pairing of Fiddle Week with Mando & Banjo Week is always a match made in heaven! We’re thrilled to have Joe K. Walsh as the new coordinator for this innovative program, whose staff for 2025 comprises top national and international artists representing a variety of styles. Our mandolin instructors will include David Benedict (also teaching octave mandolin), Alan Bibey, Sharon Gilchrist, Hayes […]
Details available at The Swannanoa Gathering website.
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
2 events,
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the Folk School offers a wide range of events for students, visitors, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. Their Festival Barn Concerts […] |
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Saturday, August 30 - Healing the Hollers featuring Unspoken Tradition, 3:30 PM It’s more than music—it’s a movement. Join us in supporting recovery, resilience, and the mountain voices that carry both. A MUSICAL ACT OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE AT THE EARL SCRUGGS FESTIVAL The impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina has been nothing […]
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Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]
Free.
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 |
2 events,
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […] |
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We are very excited about the 2025 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill […] 
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This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, jazz, folk, soul, gospel, and more. Summer concerts at the Jones House are free and […]
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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2025 will be the 59th Season of Shindig On the Green! Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location […]
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
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LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
2 events,
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the Folk School offers a wide range of events for students, visitors, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. Their Festival Barn Concerts […] |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]
Free.
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 |
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Join Luke Mears and other fabulous local musicians for a FREE Country/Blues Jam in the Reeves cafe (or under the marquee in nice weather) every second Thursday of the month. Free to watch, free to play. 
The Earl Scruggs Center brings exceptional live music to the heart of Cleveland County with the announcement of this year’s Center Stage Concert Series lineup. This outstanding slate of award-winning artists features multiple GRAMMY winners and nominees, IBMA and Americana recognized artists, and showcases the diversity and far-reaching impact of American traditional music. The Center […]
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Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […] |
5 events,
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This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, jazz, folk, soul, gospel, and more. Summer concerts at the Jones House are free and […]
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] 
From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
2025 will be the 59th Season of Shindig On the Green! Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location […] |
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1 event,
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the Folk School offers a wide range of events for students, visitors, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. Their Festival Barn Concerts […] |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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 […] |
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Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]
Free.
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 |
2 events,
Every third Thursday evening of the month, Zuma Coffee becomes a crowded bluegrass and old-time music venue. Those who want to get a seat inside the place should arrive a good bit earlier than the 7 p.m. start time. The eager-to-play musicians often get going before seven, and the gathering crowd grows large as a […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […] |
7 events,
Featured
Recurring
This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, jazz, folk, soul, gospel, and more. Summer concerts at the Jones House are free and […] 
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Swing, stomp, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of families gathering to watch traditional dance teams, listen to live bluegrass, and cut the rug––or, in this case, the street. There will be three dances […]
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
6 events,
Featured
Recurring
We are very excited about the 2025 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill […]
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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1 event,
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the Folk School offers a wide range of events for students, visitors, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. Their Festival Barn Concerts […] |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]
Free.
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 |
1 event,
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […] |
7 events,
Featured
Recurring
This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, jazz, folk, soul, gospel, and more. Summer concerts at the Jones House are free and […]
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […]
From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
Free
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6 events,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
2025 will be the 59th Season of Shindig On the Green! Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location […] |
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1 event,
LIVE MUSIC at the Orchard - preserving history, heritage & culture The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be […] |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the Folk School offers a wide range of events for students, visitors, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. Their Festival Barn Concerts […] |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]
Free.
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 |
2 events,
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Are you ready to be part of the 98th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On July 31, August 1, and 2, 2025, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the […]
See website for details.
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […] |
5 events,
Featured
Recurring
This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, jazz, folk, soul, gospel, and more. Summer concerts at the Jones House are free and […]
Featured
Recurring
Are you ready to be part of the 98th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On July 31, August 1, and 2, 2025, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the […]
See website for details.
From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
Free
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Benefitting Ashe County Recovery and Resilience In our inaugural year, we are hosting this event to celebrate Appalachia's natural beauty and rich musical traditions while raising funds to support the recovery from the historic floods from Hurricane Helene. Gates open at 1:00 pm. Lawn 2:30 pm Black Twig Pickers 4:50 pm Sammy Osmond and the […]
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We are very excited about the 2025 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill […]
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
Featured
Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! The Jubilee is located in Sparta, a small town nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. We are handicap-accessible and family-oriented. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Kids are always […]
See website for ticket prices.
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