Events for November 25, 2023 - September 24, 2023

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Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

With four floors and five newly renovated permanent and changing exhibit galleries (and two more in the works), the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History offers and exciting, engaging, dynamic and interactive exploration of the region’s history, culture and art. A self-guided tour starts at the new Main Street storefront shop that is fast acquiring […]

$4 – $6
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Acoustic Corner

Acoustic Corner 105-F Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

It Begins with the Music Music has great power to enrich the spirit and give expression to what stirs in the soul. As musicians, every member of the crew at Acoustic Corner “gets it.” We know that every facet of our business – sales, rentals, repairs, support – is about serving those who serve the […]

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Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop

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 grab […]

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Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This exhibit will illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to craft, music, and dance in Western North Carolina. Drawing connections from the 17th through 21st centuries, the Jagged Path will demonstrate how African traditions that survived the Middle Passage have helped create the culture of Western North Carolina through interviews, performances, historic artifacts, artist […]

Museum admission is free.
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Goin’ Across the Mountain™

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

Goin' Across The Mountain, hosted by Joe Greene, is eight hours of the best in contemporary, traditional and historical bluegrass music in the land! It's all on the "Flagship Bluegrass Station," WNCW-FM in Spindale, NC. Hosts Joe Greene and others bring this long-running program to you from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm each Saturday.

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Cherokee Bluegrass Festival

Happy Holiday Campground 1553 Wolfetown Road, Cherokee, NC, United States

This is an outdoor festival in the campground under a tent. Bring your own chairs. No high back, rockers or lounge chairs. Call 828-497-9204 or 1-877-782-2765 for camping reservations at Happy Holiday RV Village and Campground.  Visit the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce website  a complete list of lodging options. 2022 Bands Include (Subject to change without notice): […]

$1 – $100.00
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Sunday Bluegrass Brunch

Jack of the Wood 95 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our special brunch menu kicks off at 12-Noon with a lively Bluegrass set from 1-3pm by Supper Break. Try a $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottle of Champagne & OJ!

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Jam Sessions at the T. M. Rickman General Store

T. M. Rickman General Store 251 Cowee Creek Road, Franklin, NC, United States

The Friends of Rickman's Store host an open bluegrass and old-time jam session every Saturday afternoon from late spring until December. Newcomers are welcome to play; the jam level is intermediate. Rickman's Store was built in 1895 and is located in Cowee-West's Mill National Historic District (designated in 2001). The old store displays vintage store […]

The event is free, but a donation is suggested.
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Saturday Jam at the Todd Mercantile

Todd Mercantile 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

Todd Mercantile in historic downtown Todd is the place to find mountain treasures to bring home or share, yummy baked goods along with a cup of Joe, friendly folks who know the area like the back of their hand and maybe someone pickin’ a tune on the front porch or by the wood stove. Join the […]

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Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center

The Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South 103 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United States

Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing levels welcome. Jam session may take place indoors in the Great Hall or outdoors on the court square. Visitors are welcome to join in or sit and listen. *This jam session takes place each Saturday, except for the days when […]

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Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum

Whippoorwill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum 11929 NC 268, Ferguson, NC, United States

The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and written information on the story of Tom Dula, who was hanged in 1868 for the murder of a young women named Laura Foster. There's a […]

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Jackson Arts Market

Downtown Sylva, NC  533 West Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Jackson Arts Market is open every Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Each Saturday enjoy a showcase of local farmers, artists, and makers, while featuring original Western North Carolina musician performances. On Sundays there is no band scheduled but the mic is open for locals to take a turn at entertaining. Visit the website to see […]