Events for May 4, 2023 - June 15, 2023

Fontana Clogging Jamboree

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village has a rich history in square dancing and clogging and is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern clog dancing.  Steps like the "rockin’ chair" were invented at this very place. Now you can come and experience the magic of this place for yourself! Featured […]

$1 – $40.00

Red, White & Blue at Priddy’s

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

An evening concert of old time and bluegrass on the outsoor stage behind the Historic Priddy's General Store. Bring a chair. If raining, the event moves inside.  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 […]

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Sounds of the Appalachian Music Camp

Mayland Community College Avery Learning Center 785 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC, United States

It’s that time again! Time for the Sounds of the Appalachians Music Camp. This is our seventh year and we are excited about seeing old friends and making new ones. Instruction is available in a variety of instruments to include, but are not limited to, old-time banjo, guitar, flat foot dancing, and fiddle. Led by […]

$160.00

Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan

Moratock Park on the Dan River 1077 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

This community music festival is held in Moratock Park, named after the ruins of the Civil War-era Moratock Iron Furnace. The longest running arts council sponsored event in North Carolina, the Stokes Stomp is held annually along the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park. The event features local bluegrass, Americana, and blues music, a […]

Annual Molasses Festival

Sims Country Bar-B-Que 6160 Petra Mill Road, Granite Falls, NC, United States

We're excited about the Annual Molasses Festival at Sims Country Bar-B-Que! We will have lots of family fun, bluegrass entertainment, jam sessions, clogging, molasses making, apple butter making, hayrides, food, crafts and games. Admission is free.

$2.00

Advanced Clogging & Flatfoot Class

In His Step Dance Ministry 159 Church Street, Asheville, NC, United States

If you want to challenge yourself with some advanced dancing, this class is for you. Last session, we created an advanced series of steps and we will continue to add new steps. We will also improvise to music and continue to make familiar steps unfamiliar by playing with directional changes and other variations. Pay via PayPal […]

$4 – $65.00

Hayesville’s Got Talent

Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

An old time variety show with music, magic and stories at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, North Carolina, with storyteller and host Kanute Rarey. And ten local performers take the stage including singer-songwriters Owen Gibson and regional favorite, Rob Tiger; traditional music and flat-foot dancing with Squirrel Butter and husband and wife duo Charlie Beck and Charmaine Slavin; legendary magician Tom Payne; storytellers Dwain Zagrocki, Gayle […]

$5.00 – $10.00

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Global Roots of Appalachian Mountain Dance

Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Center for Appalachian Studies is excited to present a three day symposium, The Global Roots of Appalachian Mountain Dance, March 31-April 2, 2022, which is a free to attend and enjoy. On campus and in the community Thursday, March 31–Saturday, April 2, 2022 The symposium will include performances, workshops, jams, film screenings and discussion, […]

Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss in Concert

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss concert on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm, is hosted in the Moore Auditorium on the campus of Mars Hill University. Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist. He is the 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a two-time winner and many-time […]

$10.00 – $25.00

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BackStreet Park Summer Concerts

Downtown West Jefferson, NC 2nd Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Free summer concert series held every Friday evenings June through - Labor Day weekend. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for all generations to enjoy. Backstreet Park Concert Series 2022: May 27 - Crooked Road Ramblers June 3 - Wayne Henderson Band June 17 - Steve […]

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Music on the Courthouse Square in Robbinsville

Courthouse Square in the heart of Robbinsville 12 North Main Street, Robbinsville, NC, United States

Every Friday night!  A variety of music, live bands, dancing, or just sit back and listen. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music and the gathering of the community. 2022 Music on the Square upcoming bands: June 3 - Carolina Bluegrass Boys (Bluegrass) June 10 - Steve Jordan Band (Country/Bluegrass) June 11 - Tim Decker […]