Events for November 16 - June 7

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Red White & Bluegrass Jam

Blowing Rock American Legion Hall 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

For the best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel come and bring your instrument and join right in. Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!

$5.00 – $20.00

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Jam Sessions at the T. M. Rickman General Store

T. M. Rickman General Store 251 Cowee Creek Road, Franklin, NC, United States

The Friends of Rickman's Store host an open bluegrass and old-time jam session every Saturday afternoon from late spring until December. Newcomers are welcome to play; the jam level is […]

The event is free, but a donation is suggested.
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Concerts at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Concerts at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide varriety of plays concerts and community events throughout the year. Upcoming traditiona moutain music events include: May 13 - […]

Prices vary pending concert, visit website.
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Swain County Heritage Festival

Riverfront Park, Bryson City 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

Two days of toe tappin' fun! Friday night music features an emphasis on traditional Southern Gospel, while Saturday's entertainment ranges from classic country, bluegrass, and clogging. In addition to music, […]

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Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park

Bridge Park in Sylva, NC 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United States

These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s […]

Donations support the continuation of the concert series.

The Allen Boys Live in Concert

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

BRAHM and Mountain Home Music present The Allen Boys Live in Concert at the Daniel Boone Gardens! This outdoor concert will take place in the beautiful setting of the Daniel […]

$10.00 – $15.00

Singing on the Mountain at MacRae Meadows

Grandfather Mountain US 221, Linville, NC, United States

Every year, the Singing features dozens of gospel music singers and groups. You can track the Singing’s history of gospel music from Doc Watson and Johnny Cash to the Johnson […]

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Annual NC Blackberry Festival

Downtown Lenoir, North Carolina Main Street & West Avenue, Lenoir, NC, United States

The Annual North Carolina Blackberry festival will take place from July 15th - 16th in Downtown Lenoir. Bring the whole family for a "jam" packed weekend with live music, food, blackberry […]

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The Smoky Mountain Folk Festival

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United States

The traditional Southern Appalachian sounds of string bands and clog dancing will echo off the scenic hills bordering the cool waters of Lake Junaluska as the performers of the 51st […]

$12 – $15.00

Mountain Music Festival at the Mountain State Fair

WNC Agriculture Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC, United States

Locals often look forward to the Mountain Music Festival as their time to finally relax and wind down from a day at the fair. Claim your space and settle in […]

$5.00 – $9.00

Heritage Day at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us from 10 am-4 pm for a celebration of Southern Appalachian culture on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This festival has old-time music and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear. […]