Earl Scruggs Music Festival

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. It was here in this region, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world, he crossed musical boundaries and collaborated with artists across musical genres, creating an innovative body of work during his lifetime.

Bringing the best of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. Get Tickets here.

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby, NC, and public radio WNCW-FM, a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The third inaugural festival will take place August 30-September 1, 2024 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC. This unique venue, set at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offers onsite camping, lodging, restaurants, experiences, and much more.

Hosted by:

Jerry Douglas and The Earls of Leicester

Performers include:

Tanya Tucker

Yonder Mountain String Band

The Steel Drivers

Old Crowe Medicine Show

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project

Carley Arrowood

Larry & Joe

The Wilder Flower

Fine Tuned Sessions

The Biscuit Eaters

Shadow Grass

Darin & Brooke Aldridge

Casey Driesson’s Red Shoe String Jam

The Scruggs Sessions

and more!

Click here for the full 2024 lineup.