Events for March 19 - October 21, 2025

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Amphitheater Series

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Fine Arts Center will celebrate springtime in the Carolina Foothills with five weekly and outdoor concerts that will feature an eclectic mix of live music, including folk, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, and the quirky. Each Thursday, starting April 27 and ending June 1, the Peterson Amphitheater will echo the sound of music throughout Tryon’s […]

$10.00 – $45.00
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Contra Dance

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

The Friends of Contra Dance in Macon County have partnered with the Macon County Arts Council and the Macon County Public Library to hold a monthly Contra Dance in  Franklin, NC. We invite all Contra dancers to join us and help us grow! First Saturday contra dancing will be held Saturday, February 4, 6:30-9:00 pm, […]

$10.00

NC Guitar Celebration

Brevard Music Center 349 Andante Lane, Brevard, NC, United States

Mountain Song Productions & Brevard Music Center present the 2nd Annual North Carolina Guitar Celebration. Hosted by Bryan Sutton, the 2nd Annual North Carolina Guitar Celebration is at Brevard Music Center’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium on June 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm. On Saturday, June 3rd, guitars will be abundant in Brevard as iconic guitarist Bryan Sutton […]

$30.00 – $67.00
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Country, Blues, Bluegrass Jam at the Reeves

Reeves Theater 129 W Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

Join local musicians for a free Bluegrass/Country/Blues Jam in the Reeves cafe (or under the marquee in nice weather) every second Thursday of the month. Free to watch, free to play.

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Brasstown Community Civic Center Summer Concerts

Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Each year, May though August on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, the Brasstown Community Civic Center presents the  Summer Concert series. Visitors will experience some tried and true favorites and few new bands each season. We hope to see you at one or all the concerts. Bring your friends and family and […]

$10.00 – $12

Boonerang Kick-Off Concert at Appalachian Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Thursday, June 15, 2023 - Boonerang Kickoff Concert at the Appalachian Theatre - Kruger Brothers, Jeff Little Trio, and the Burnett Sisters - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music & AppTheatre LIVE present Boonerang Festival Kick-Off Concert Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. All seats are reserved. Regular $22.50 Student […]

$10.50 – $39
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Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Surry Community College 630 South Main Street, Dobson, United States

Surry County celebrates its musical heritage at the 12th Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention, June 16-17. The event returns to its original location on the campus of Surry Community College in Dobson. Surry County has long been the epicenter of old-time music; the genre is known for its emphasis on string instruments and a driving rhythm […]

$5 – $12
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Top Of The Grade Concerts

Downtown Saluda, NC Downtown Saluda, Saulda, NC, United States

Top of the Grade Concert Series Returns! The Top of the Grade Concert series returns this summer on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park on the third Friday evening of the month. Mark your calendars for evenings of great fun and music with your neighbors. The shows start at 7 pm and wrap up as the sun […]

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Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Surry Community College 630 South Main Street, Dobson, United States

Surry County celebrates its musical heritage at the 12th Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention, June 16-17. The event returns to its original location on the campus of Surry Community College in Dobson. Surry County has long been the epicenter of old-time music; the genre is known for its emphasis on string instruments and a driving rhythm […]

$5 – $12
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Oconaluftee Old-Time Music Jam

Oconaluftee Visitor Center 1194 Newfound Gap Road, Cherokee, NC, United States

Bring an acoustic instrument and join in on this old-time jam or just sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds as others play traditional Appalachian music. The jam will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., the first and third Saturday of each month. Oconaluftee Visitor Center is located at the main entrance to […]

Participation in the jam and admission to the park are free.
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Stecoah Community Jam

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

Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments and join our circle! We invite musicians of all levels to come out and join together for an evening of playing together. You can begin […]

Annual Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening

Bolick & Traditions Pottery 4443 Bolick Road, Lenoir, NC, United States

Our Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening is always the last Saturday in June. We fire a wood kiln a few days before the event and unload it at 10am the day of the festival. It will be loaded with lots of face jugs by Michael and Lula. Santas, Wizards, Monday Friday jugs and more. […]