Grit & Grace: A Flood Relief Benefit for Haywood County

Presented by Balsam Range, United Way of Haywood County, Town of Canton and The Smoky Mountain News, “Grit & Grace: A Flood Relief Benefit for Haywood County” will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday, October 2, at Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton.

Hitting the stage will be acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range, with Americana sensation Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters opening the show.

The event is to not only raise funds for those in need following the devastating flood waters in August in the communities of Canton, Cruso and Bethel, but also to provide a moment to gather together as neighbors and friends, and enjoy some live music.

Balsam Range is a fiery quintet hailing from Haywood County. The highly-popular act has become the stuff of legend in recent years, as seen by the band’s numerous number one radio hits, chart-topping albums and International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards, including “Entertainer of the Year” (2014, 2018) and “Album of the Year” (2013, 2017), amid several other honors.

The show is free and open to the public, with a $20 suggested donation at the entrance. All proceeds from the evening will go to the United Way of Haywood County, which will provide disaster relief for flood victims.

Food trucks and craft beer will also be sold onsite. Bring your lawn chairs and your good attitudes for an unforgettable night of Appalachian music under the stars.

Donations from businesses, organizations and private citizens are currently being accepted at:

United Way of Haywood County, Flood Recovery Donations, PO Box 1139, Waynesville, NC 28786. Or make a gift online at the Flood Recovery Donations page.

For more information, you can contact Garret K. Woodward, arts/music editor for The Smoky Mountain News at garret@smokymountainnews.com.