Events for September 22, 2026 - October 5, 2020

Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp

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

Using the international language of Bill Monroe’s music as our foundation and common bond, friendships are made and renewed each September as we celebrate the Father of Bluegrass, and his contributions to the world of music! Participants will have over 100 classes to choose from, one-on-one knee-to-knee individual tutorials with an instructor of their choice, […]

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The 3rd Saturday Grass

The Arts Place of Stokes 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States

The 3rd Saturday Grass series features Bluegrass musicians from across the region each month with performances at The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main Street in Danbury.

$5.00 – $12

Traditional Concert Series at Tyler-Tallman Hall

Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center 323 Concord Road, Davidson, NC, United States

In conjunction with Bill Lawing’s “Music of Southern Appalachia” course, the Music Department of Davidson College offers the Traditional Music Series every year with a concert each month, January – April. 2020 Upcoming events Include: January 28, 8:00 pm - Rafe & Clelia Stefanini.  Rafe Stefanini has been at the forefront of the revival of traditional […]

$6.00 – $25.00

Concerts at The Arts Place of Stokes

The Arts Place of Stokes 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States

"Come Hear North Carolina” at The Arts Place this 2019 as we celebrate the “Year of Music”. Upcoming Concerts & Events Include: June 21 - Chatham Rabbits (4:00pm, Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 SCAC Members & Seniors 65+, $7 ages 18 and under. ). With fresh chemistry and the charming appeal of young-old souls, Chatham Rabbits Sarah Osborne […]

Prices vary pending artists.

Blackberry Jam Singer Songwriter Competition

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

The "Blackberry Jam" Singer-Songwriter Competition will take place on Friday, July 12th as part of the 18th Annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival. The "Blackberry Jam" is a family-friendly live music event, featuring 10 local and regional acts competing for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform their music on Saturday, July 13th on the Downtown Mainstreet Stage. Those interested in […]

Annual Fontana Dam Bluegrass Festival

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

The headlining artist is “Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice” with “Fret High” also playing. The main bands will be Fret High at 5pm and Junior Sisk at 7pm. There will be other live local musicians playing from 3pm-5pm for the public as well. There is also dining and concessions available on property and at the event. Proceeds from this event […]

$15.00 – $20.00

The CommUnity Square Dance

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Caller Doug Singleton will teach and call all dances to live old-time music. No admission charge, but donations accepted. Everyone is welcome; no partner or fancy outfit required. No admission charge, but donations accepted.  

Donations help support future dances. Thank you.

Fines Creek Heritage Fair and Music Festival

Fines Creek Community Center 190 Fines Creek Road, Clyde, NC, United States

Music (Saturday 4-11pm – Bring a chair): Big Creek Band David Teague and Kelsey Jamie Gann & the Longshot Band Rewind Running Wolfe and the Renegades Stone Mountain Bluegrass Performances by the J. Creek Cloggers Enjoy Exhibits and Live Demonstrations by: Sunset Cruisers Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Club Blacksmithing Weaving Farm Animal Exhibit Knife Fabricating […]

$3.00 – $10.00

Fontana Clogging Jamboree

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village has a rich history in square dancing and clogging and is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern clog dancing.  Steps like the "rockin’ chair" were invented at this very place. Now you can come and experience the magic of this place for yourself! Featured […]

$1 – $40.00

Edith’s Barn Music Festival

Whippoorwill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum 11929 NC 268, Ferguson, NC, United States

Join us for a fantastic day of music featuring some of the area’s most talented musicians. Proceeds go to building the barn that Edith Marie Carter envisioned as the completing piece of Whippoorwill Village. The late educator, artist and community leader, Edith Carter founded Whippoorwill Academy and Village. Her final request before she passed away five […]

The Soiree at Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church and School Little Pine & Lower Paw Paw, Marshall, NC, United States

Back by popular demand is Honky Tonk songster, Judge Rebecca Edgers Gryder and her talented band, Amantha Mill. This year’s special guest is Grammy winning, IBMA Hall of Fame member and gifted fiddler Bobby Hicks. Joe, Logan and The Choir will open and close.  Buckner and Clark self-proclaimed guitar addicts along with songbirds Caroleen Luther and Rachael Woodall will shower down […]

$30.00

Mount Airy Old-Time Retreat (February)

Andy Griffith Playhouse 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Surry Arts Council welcomes everyone interested in making time for old-time in Mount Airy during the Tommy Jarrell Festival. We celebrate the rich contribution of old-time music and dance, past and present. Learn from some of the most esteemed and respected musicians in the field through classes, presentations, workshops, and performances. The 2020 retreat […]

$225.00