Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Bluegrass, Americana, and roots acts fill an open air festival setting for a late summer weekend of twangy strings, tight harmonies, and danceable rhythms. Built for devoted fans seeking a communal music focused getaway.
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A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.
A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Playful hobby horse competitions bring kids and families together for spirited races and lighthearted athletic challenges. The equestrian center setting adds a horse show vibe with cheering crowds and summer energy.
Playful hobby horse competitions bring kids and families together for spirited races and lighthearted athletic challenges. The equestrian center setting adds a horse show vibe with cheering crowds and summer energy.
Playful hobby horse competitions bring kids and families together for spirited races and lighthearted athletic challenges. The equestrian center setting adds a horse show vibe with cheering crowds and summer energy.
A casual low country boil dinner brings friends and neighbors together for a communal seafood feast at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Expect a laid-back summer evening atmosphere centered on shared tables and hearty coastal flavors.
A casual low country boil dinner brings friends and neighbors together for a communal seafood feast at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Expect a laid-back summer evening atmosphere centered on shared tables and hearty coastal flavors.
A casual low country boil dinner brings friends and neighbors together for a communal seafood feast at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Expect a laid-back summer evening atmosphere centered on shared tables and hearty coastal flavors.

Foot-stomping bluegrass from a high-energy quartet that fuses classic Appalachian picking with rock ’n’ roll, country, and funk grooves. Expect a danceable late-evening set in an outdoor town-square setting.

Foot-stomping bluegrass from a high-energy quartet that fuses classic Appalachian picking with rock ’n’ roll, country, and funk grooves. Expect a danceable late-evening set in an outdoor town-square setting.
Foot-stomping bluegrass from a high-energy quartet that fuses classic Appalachian picking with rock ’n’ roll, country, and funk grooves. Expect a danceable late-evening set in an outdoor town-square setting.

String-band bluegrass grooves and tight harmonies drift across the Arboretum lawn during the Arbor Evenings series. Expect an easygoing summer outdoor concert vibe with room to spread out and soak up the twilight.

String-band bluegrass grooves and tight harmonies drift across the Arboretum lawn during the Arbor Evenings series. Expect an easygoing summer outdoor concert vibe with room to spread out and soak up the twilight.
String-band bluegrass grooves and tight harmonies drift across the Arboretum lawn during the Arbor Evenings series. Expect an easygoing summer outdoor concert vibe with room to spread out and soak up the twilight.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

A lively Black Mountain summer street festival with local vendors, handmade goods, and family friendly activities alongside nonstop live sets and community performances. Stroll downtown booths, snacks, and crafts in an upbeat, small town celebration vibe.

A lively Black Mountain summer street festival with local vendors, handmade goods, and family friendly activities alongside nonstop live sets and community performances. Stroll downtown booths, snacks, and crafts in an upbeat, small town celebration vibe.
A lively Black Mountain summer street festival with local vendors, handmade goods, and family friendly activities alongside nonstop live sets and community performances. Stroll downtown booths, snacks, and crafts in an upbeat, small town celebration vibe.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

Southern American roots rock with potent, story-forward songwriting and a preacher-meets-carnival-barker stage presence. Expect a powerful, transcendent band set in an intimate Weaverville hideaway bar.

Southern American roots rock with potent, story-forward songwriting and a preacher-meets-carnival-barker stage presence. Expect a powerful, transcendent band set in an intimate Weaverville hideaway bar.
Southern American roots rock with potent, story-forward songwriting and a preacher-meets-carnival-barker stage presence. Expect a powerful, transcendent band set in an intimate Weaverville hideaway bar.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.

Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.
Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.

Swing jazz grooves from Swingin Poppies fill the Arboretum’s outdoor grounds during the Arbor Evenings concert series. Settle in for a relaxed summer night with lawn seating, a nature-forward venue, and a community concert vibe.

Swing jazz grooves from Swingin Poppies fill the Arboretum’s outdoor grounds during the Arbor Evenings concert series. Settle in for a relaxed summer night with lawn seating, a nature-forward venue, and a community concert vibe.
Swing jazz grooves from Swingin Poppies fill the Arboretum’s outdoor grounds during the Arbor Evenings concert series. Settle in for a relaxed summer night with lawn seating, a nature-forward venue, and a community concert vibe.

A string-forward showcase night highlighting local players and collaborative arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a genre-mixing set list that spotlights creative technique and ensemble interplay.

A string-forward showcase night highlighting local players and collaborative arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a genre-mixing set list that spotlights creative technique and ensemble interplay.
A string-forward showcase night highlighting local players and collaborative arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a genre-mixing set list that spotlights creative technique and ensemble interplay.