Events for April 8, 2026 - September 9, 2026

Sonic Sunshine **Live Stream**

Virtual

Sonic Sunshine Livestream Benefit: Please join us for an uplifting show of unity and support to raise critically needed funds for hurricane relief. In support of: World Central Kitchen, Direct Relief, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, and Feeding the Carolinas Organized and produced by: Toad the Wet Sprocket, uniphigood, LLC & friends

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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.

Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival

Uptown Shelby 118 S Washington St, Shelby, United States

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 19th, in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media, including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple known as liver mush. Festival highlights […]

Music at the Apple Harvest Festival

Downtown Waynesville, NC 9 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Music at this year's Apple Festival will feature Arnold Hill & Magenta Sunshine. Stick around for local vendors, dancing, and the beer garden. Community is key, and the Haywood Chamber of Commerce has decided to proceed with the event after Hurricane Helene to bring it together.

Appalachian Aid Music Festival

Carolina West Wireless Community Commons 102 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

October 19, 2024 - Downtown Wilkesboro, NC commons - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Western NC was absolutely devastated by hurricane Helene. Alex Key (a chart topping country singer and Western NC native) wanted to do something quick to provide monetary aid to his home and community, so he has partnered with downtown Wilkesboro, NC […]

$20.00

WNC Relief Concert

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC, United States

Mills River Brewery is holding a special concert at its amphitheater. This free, all-ages concert will feature Asheville’s Toubab Krewe. A portion of proceeds from Taproom sales will go directly to our friends at Food Connection to support their vital work. Join us for a day of music, community, and giving back. Also performing Pink […]

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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 25 North Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday night. Taps allowed! The Jubilee is in the historic Spartan […]

See website for ticket prices.

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/

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Concerts at the Rock

Old Rock School 400 West Main Street, Valdese, NC, United States

The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 500 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2024 season featuring an impressive lineup of talented bands. […]

$25.00 – $30.00
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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

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 for an informal jam on the porch of the main building where visitors are welcome to join the jam. On cooler, wetter days the jam […]

Donations support the preservation of the Museum.

Alleghany JAM Coffeehouse

AJAM House 360 N Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

Alleghany JAM's Fall Coffeehouse All are welcome; free event. All donations will benefit the Alleghany County Rescue Squad.