Events for August 18, 2026 - April 16

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Ballad Night at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel

The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in our Appalachian Heritage. This unique event, hosted by Josh Copus, Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, and Melanie Rice celebrates the rich tradition of ballads in Southern Appalachia. Ballads are hauntingly beautiful stories and narrative poems passed down through oral tradition […]

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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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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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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
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series

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

Stecoah’s summer concert series, An Appalachian Evening presents music by award-winning artists – quality entertainment for the entire family. Choose from ten great Saturday evening shows in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. The lineup consists of newcomers to the Stecoah stage as well as perennial favorites. It’s going to be a great season of bluegrass, […]

Single Tickets and Discounted Season Tickets available. Visit website to purchase.
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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 […]

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Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands – July

For 76 years, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has given the public an opportunity to cultivate craft in their daily life. This year, the annual event will take place Thursday July 20, 2023 until Sunday July 23, 2023. Doors open at the downtown Asheville venue on Thursday at 10:00 am and will last […]

$10 – $12
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Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands – July

For 76 years, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has given the public an opportunity to cultivate craft in their daily life. This year, the annual event will take place Thursday July 20, 2023 until Sunday July 23, 2023. Doors open at the downtown Asheville venue on Thursday at 10:00 am and will last […]

$10 – $12
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Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention

Alleghany Fairgrounds 1585 U.S. 21 North, Sparta, NC, United States

On Friday night and during the day Saturday, the audience will see and hear a variety of bands and individual contestants who come to the stage when they are ready to play, in no particular order.  You never know who's coming next! The Saturday night show is 100 percent hot pickin' bands. The top 15 bluegrass […]

$10.00 – $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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Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands – July

For 76 years, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has given the public an opportunity to cultivate craft in their daily life. This year, the annual event will take place Thursday July 20, 2023 until Sunday July 23, 2023. Doors open at the downtown Asheville venue on Thursday at 10:00 am and will last […]

$10 – $12
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Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention

Alleghany Fairgrounds 1585 U.S. 21 North, Sparta, NC, United States

On Friday night and during the day Saturday, the audience will see and hear a variety of bands and individual contestants who come to the stage when they are ready to play, in no particular order.  You never know who's coming next! The Saturday night show is 100 percent hot pickin' bands. The top 15 bluegrass […]

$10.00 – $12