The Old Timey Fall Festival Burnsville's beautiful Town Square, is just that, a good old fashioned local Festival. The Yancey History Association will host this event and invites everyone near and far to come out and be a part of this wonderful fun-filled day. The theme of the festival is always "Old Timey". This annual event […]
This event will celebrate the traditions and cultures of the people who called the North Carolina mountains home in the early 1800s! Visitors can tour the site’s pioneer mansion and 1790s slave cabin. See and smell the open-hearth cooking in our 1795 fireplace, make your own candle, and discover how everyday life has changed over […]
Transylvania, Romania might be the origin of Count Dracula’s character, but Brevard has the best celebration! (And it’s the closest Transylvania there is!) We have a full day’s worth of family fun and light-hearted celebration of the spookiest day of the year! At 10:00 am on October 26th in downtown Brevard you’re sure to find something that will suit. Come […]
Banjo Expo 2020 has been postponed. Please check back for future dates. The conference will focus on subjects of interest to banjo builders, historians, collectors, players and lovers of the banjo. We are planning seminars, lectures and panel discussions on banjo design, construction, materials, history, playing styles and the state of the banjo and industry. […]
Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music has gone virtual with the 2020 Christmas Concert. You can expect to view videos of Christmas, wintertime and holiday music from folks like The Burnett Sisters, David Johnson, Cecil Gurganus and Mary Greene, Joe Newberry, JAM kids – The Blue Ridge Bean Stringers, Strictly Clean and Decent, Steve and Ruth […]
In 2020, A Swannanoa Solstice celebrates 18 years of delighting Western North Carolina audiences with a world-class display of folk, ushering in the winter season and drawing in more fans each and every year. A beloved local holiday tradition, A Swannanoa Solstice welcomes renowned multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock and Grammy-winner David Holt to the stage, along […]
Highland Brewing Company has brewed the highest quality craft beer since 1994. The Highland Brewing site includes a brewery, taproom, special event space, concert stages and relaxing outdoor space. The brewery hosts a variety of concers and events througout the year. Please visiting the website for a calendar of events.
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. The club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size. The smoke-free facility has a beautiful interior, creating a fabulous setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here. Upcoming Bluegrass and Old-Time […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PineCone is experimenting with online workshops. Sign up for our e-mail list or follow us on social media for updates as these programs are announced! Livestream tickets will only be available online at pinecone.org or via PineCone's box office (919-664-8333). Upcoming Virtual Workshops include: Wednesday April 21, 7:00 pm - Practical Music […]
Join the Infamous Stringdusters for an incredible weekend of music along with Special Guests Sierra Hull and Justin Moses and The Travelin’ McCourys. Hosted at VanHoy Farms, the home of the historic Old Time Fiddler's Convention the music series is presented with socially distant protocols will be in place to ensure everyone stays safe and has […]
In the fifth season of the PBS series David Holt’s State of Music, host David Holt shares tunes and stories with outstanding performers of American folk, bluegrass, and country music. The season comprises six 30-minute episodesand will be fed via satellite to PBS member stations beginning May 1. Check local listings for air dates. Filmed […]
