Events for December 13 - November 8

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    Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

    JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

    Visit website for details and scholarship.
  • Annual Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening

    Bolick & Traditions Pottery 4443 Bolick Road, Lenoir, NC, United States

    Our Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening is always the last Saturday in June. We fire a wood kiln a few days before the event and unload it at 10am the day of the festival. Be present at 10am to watch the wood kiln being unloaded. Then make your selection. Face jugs, vases, mugs, pitchers, […]

  • Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart

    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC, United States

    The Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series was born out of a need to create opportunities for musicians and music venues. Since Hurricane Helene’s destruction in September 2024, many communities are still working to rebuild physically, economically, and emotionally. The region is widely known for its tourism economy, and visitation is still down. The Blue Ridge National Heritage […]

    Free
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    Live Mountain Music at the Orchard at Altapass

    Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

    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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    Pickin’ on the Square, Franklin, NC

    Downtown Franklin, NC Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

    For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin from mid-May through mid-October. Pickin' on the Square 2025 will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from May 10 to October 11, 2025 at the Gazebo on the […]

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    Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series

    Blue Ridge Music Center 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, United States

    From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Music Center hosts ticketed performances Saturday evenings in the amphitheater. 2025 Concert Schedule. All Concert at 7:00 pm. May 24: Amythyst Kiah May 31: Melissa Carper June 7: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band June 14: Shadowgrass June 21: Sierra Green & The Giants - NEW! June 28: Wyatt […]

    Prices vary, see website for details.
  • Recurring

    Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

    JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

    Visit website for details and scholarship.
  • Recurring

    Live Mountain Music at the Orchard at Altapass

    Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Recurring

    Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

    JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

    Visit website for details and scholarship.
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    Festival Barn Concerts

    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 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 […]