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Charlie Poole Music Festival

Rockingham Community College Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth, NC, United States

The Charlie Poole Festival is held the second weekend each June, on the beautiful campus of Rockingham Community College in Wentworth, NC. Our event features performances by the top names in Americana music today, and thrilling contests with the top prize - Grand Champion Old Time 3-Finger Banjo, awarding $1,000 in cash. Boondock camping is […]

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Concert / Performance

Concerts at Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center

Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center 281 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The Ebbs Chapel Community Center provides a venue for the performing arts, conferences, festivals, weddings, and similar activities, and hosts services for the people of the Upper Laurel community and those beyond, in and on the grounds of the historic Ebbs Chapel School. The Center is managed by the Upper Laurel Community Organization, Inc., a […]

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Festival

Ola Belle Reed Festival

J.O. Blevins Meadow H Street, Lansing, NC, United States

The festival is a tribute to Ola Belle Reed, a legendary figure in folk and bluegrass music. The event will feature competitions for both youth and adults to perform songs in the style of Ola Belle Reed. The songs may be from her catalog or original songs in her style. Following the competitions will be […]

$10.00 – $12
Concert / Performance, Festival

Fine Tuned Sessions at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival

Tryon International Equestrian Center 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC, United States

Fine Tuned Sessions Presented by Rare Bird Farm & BRMT at Earl Scruggs Music Festival Fine Tuned Sessions to kick of the festival, Friday, August 30, at 10:00 AM! In May 2024, Blue Ridge Music Trails partnered with Rare Bird Farm to create the Fine Tuned Sessions – a unique day of musical collaboration held at […]

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Concert / Performance

Black Opry in Concert

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Black Opry is home for Black artists, fans and industry professionals working in country, Americana, blues, and folk music. Country and roots music have been made and loved by Black people since their conception. For just as long, they have been overlooked and disregarded in the genre. Black Opry is changing that. Black Opry Members […]

Colorfest
Festival

Colorfest

Dillsboro Dillsboro, NC, United States

Colorfest Arts & Craft Festival in Dillsboro, NC, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture nestled in the picturesque landscapes of North Carolina. This annual event showcases a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, offering visitors a sensory feast of colors, textures, and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with local artisans, craftsmen, […]

Peacock Performing Arts
Concert / Performance

Songwriter’s Showcase 51

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

Local favorite Rob Tiger hosts a platform for singer-songwriters to perform their own creations. This engaging event has become a tradition at the Peacock and is the best value in the mountains for an evening of quality entertainment. Featured Artists: Jack McKeon Rachel Leven Nicholas Edward Williams Visit for tickets: https://www.thepeacocknc.org/buy-tickets/

Ballad Swap
Recurring

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 […]

Rock for Relief
Benefit / Fundraiser

Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival

Rock For Relief WNC is a group of WNC citizens volunteering our time and efforts to coordinate a Flood Relief Benefit Festival in Haywood County and surrounding areas in North Carolina on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. All organizers, venues, and artists are donating their time, efforts, and spaces to maximize donations to those affected by Hurricane Helene. […]

Ballad Swap, Concert / Performance
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Concerts at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Wednesday, November 13 - The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap - Doors: 5:00 PM, Show: 6:00PM Rare Bird Farm & The Grey Eagle Present The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is a celebration of Appalachian heritage, hosted by  Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and Melanie Rice with MC Josh Copus. This casual “front porch” […]

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Benefit / Fundraiser
Recurring

Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series  Friday, November 15 - Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM **Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County** Join Sourwood Ridge for a one show only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some bluegrass and […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
Benefit / Fundraiser
Recurring

Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series  Friday, November 15 - Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM **Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County** Join Sourwood Ridge for a one show only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some bluegrass and […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.

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