Events for May 21, 2026 - June 26, 2025

Folk School Concert Series

John C. Campbell Folk School 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

The Folk School’s free Friday night concert series features some of the finest regional and national acts performing old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music. Concerts are held at the Festival Barn or Community Room/Keith House and ocassional concerts on held on Thursday night. Visit the Down The Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails Podcast Library to hear […]

Donations support the John C. Campbell Folk School.

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Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre

The Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

Weekly on Thursday's lessons are offerd at 5:30 pm for Fiddle and 6:15 pm Guitar at the Historic Earle Theatre. No reservations necessary - instruments available. Classes are followed by a family friendly jam session at 7:00 p.m. These lessons are funded in part by a grant from the Folklife divisions of the North Carolina Arts Councils. The instructor is Mount […]

Pickin at Priddy’s Friday Nites in February

Priddy's General Store 2121 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Shake off the winter blues with a lively evening of pickin' at the Historic Priddy's General Store.  Priddy's General Store offers seasonal live bluegrass throughout the year. With our events being a part of the Stokes County's “The Foothills Hayride” Music Trail, we take pride in providing an authentic old fashioned venue that showcases local […]

Stecoah’s Bluegrass Festival

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

The Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor festival that has grown with more vendors, music, food and activities for everyone. Join us for a full day of mountain music, great food and fun! Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest is designed to discover, develop, and encourage talent in traditional music in youth and to […]

$3.00 – $12

Tucker’s Barn Singer & Songwriters Series

Liquid Roots Brewing Project 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, United States

Tucker’s Barn Singer Songwriters Series is an opportunity to encourage local musicians to showcase their original lyrics and music. 2020 SCHEDULE May 7 - Seth Clement. Joshua Marsh, Patrick Crouch June 4 - Lindsey Potter, Rastacoustic, Thomas Garlowe July 2 - Madison Lineberger, Luke Copeland, Dani Kerr August 6 - Daniel Queen, Cory Kinal, Andrew Massey September 3 - Michael Cansler, Chad Triplett, Tony Bailey October 1 - Andrew Saltz, Quinn/Crowe, Jimmie Griffith Proceeds […]

Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention

VanHoy Farms Family Campground 742 Jericho Road, Harmony, NC, United States

The best in Bluegrass and Old Time music will be showcased at VanHoy Farms, one of the premier venues in the South. Over $10,000.00 dollars will be given away in prize money to the best bands and individuals in Bluegrass and Old Time music categories. Friday evening and Saturday evening competition will be held under […]

$10.00 – $20.00

WKBC Hometown Opry

Every second Friday in the morning at 7 o’clock‚ people gather at the Main Street Music & Loan in North Wilkesboro to see a live musical performance that is also broadcast on WKBC 800AM and 97.3FM. WKBC's morning show, hosted by Steve Handy, features the WKBC "Hometown Opry" every Friday morning. The Opry features live performances […]

Music on the Green

Museum of Ashe County History 301 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC, United States

2016 Music on the Green lineup includes: May 22 - The Sheets Family; a variety of old time music, wonderful vocals and banjo, guitar, and an Albert Hash fiddle being played. June 26 - Generation Excellent; a patriotic program July 24 - In Harmony; really nice harmony on pop music favorites August 28 - Dollar […]

NC Thumbpicker’s Convention Saturday Evening Concert

Loren & Mark headline the evening concert at the NC Thumbpickers Convention. The 7:00 pm show begins with Wayne Henderson, Richard Smith, and Julie Smith. The two-day NC Thumbpicker's convention features workshops, first class Thumbpickers and nightly concerts with world renowned guitar duo Mark & Loren, National Champion from Britain, Mr. Richard Smith and his wife Julie on cello. […]

$12.00 – $25.00

Apple Country Cider Jam

Hendersonville Visitors Information Center 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

The Apple Country Cider Jam celebrates the heritage the apple industry in Henderson County. Enjoy sampling delicious hard cider from one of the many cideries that use Henderson County grown apples. The Cider Jam is a ticketed tasting event featuring North Carolina cideries, local food trucks, and music headlined by IBMA award-winning band Balsam Range. […]