This exhibit will illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to craft, music, and dance in Western North Carolina. Drawing connections from the 17th through 21st centuries, the Jagged Path […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Every year in October, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™, an historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy, North Carolina. This nationally recognized event is unique! […]
Growing up, musicians Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth - in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. The holidays have always been […]
Music at the Feed & Seed is well known locally and nationally. It is a hot spot destination for Bluegrass, Classic Country, and Appalachian Music featuring many well known headliners. […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
The 25th Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase: Heroes and Friends will be presented on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. Performers include Strictly Clean and Decent featuring Kay Crouch, Ron […]
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in beautiful downtown Elkin and blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich […]
