Upcoming Events

  • MerleFest

    Recurring
    Wilkes Community College 1328 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

    MerleFest 2025, sponsored by Window World, will welcome The Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, The Dead South, Watchhouse, Wyatt Flores, The War And Treaty, The SteelDrivers, Sam Bush, Asleep at the Wheel, The Lil Smokies, Brent Cobb, Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam, Alison Brown, Della Mae, Peter Rowan, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Kruger Brothers, TopHouse, […]

    See site for ticket prices.
  • Old Farmer’s Ball English Country Dance

    Recurring
    Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

    Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center. Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music. Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for […]

  • Boone Shape Note Singing

    Recurring
    St. Paul's Episcopal Church 170 Council Street, Boone, North Carolina

    Second and Fourth Tuesdays each month The Great Hall, ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 170 Councill Street, Boone, NC 28607 Book: The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition. Loaner books and books for sale are available. CONTACT: Boone Shapenote: booneshapenote@gmail.com

  • 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

  • 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
  • Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

    Recurring
    Jones House Cultural Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Concerts at Union Mills Learning Center

    Recurring
    Union Mills Learning Center 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, NC, United States

    We host a variety of artists at our music programs each month.  The evening begins with a meal offered for $6 at 6 pm and music begins at 7 pm. There's no admission charge for the music.  A tip jar is available for the bands and is appreciated.  Bands rely on these tips for travel […]

    Free
  • Asheville Community Square Dance

    Recurring
    Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United States

    𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗨𝗡! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring […]

  • 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

  • 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