Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival 2026
Award-winning bluegrass bands fill an outdoor festival grounds with banjo rolls, fiddle breaks, and high lonesome harmonies. Browse vendor booths and artist demos, enter raffles, and enjoy playground areas plus local food and drinks.
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Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Lively bluegrass tunes fill an intimate arts center concert hall as Admiral Radio brings fast-picking strings and harmony-rich vocals. Expect an upbeat, rootsy night built for clapping along and toe-tapping.
Lively bluegrass tunes fill an intimate arts center concert hall as Admiral Radio brings fast-picking strings and harmony-rich vocals. Expect an upbeat, rootsy night built for clapping along and toe-tapping.
Lively bluegrass tunes fill an intimate arts center concert hall as Admiral Radio brings fast-picking strings and harmony-rich vocals. Expect an upbeat, rootsy night built for clapping along and toe-tapping.
Raw punk rock performances fuel a late-night festival supporting Asheville’s underground music scene. Browse local vendors, grab food truck fare, and enter raffles between sets.
Raw punk rock performances fuel a late-night festival supporting Asheville’s underground music scene. Browse local vendors, grab food truck fare, and enter raffles between sets.
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Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.
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Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
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A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
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Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
Competitive golf tournament round on the historic Grove Park Inn course as part of the Smoky Mountain Shootout Tour. Expect a structured, score-focused day of fairways, greens, and friendly rivalry among regional players.
Competitive golf tournament round on the historic Grove Park Inn course as part of the Smoky Mountain Shootout Tour. Expect a structured, score-focused day of fairways, greens, and friendly rivalry among regional players.
Competitive golf tournament round on the historic Grove Park Inn course as part of the Smoky Mountain Shootout Tour. Expect a structured, score-focused day of fairways, greens, and friendly rivalry among regional players.
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An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.
Traditional bluegrass and acoustic string-band sounds fill an old-fashioned gathering spot. Saturday night promises lively community fun for listeners seeking Appalachian roots music and an easygoing local night out in Fletcher.
Traditional bluegrass and acoustic string-band sounds fill an old-fashioned gathering spot. Saturday night promises lively community fun for listeners seeking Appalachian roots music and an easygoing local night out in Fletcher.
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A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
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A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
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Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Tournament-style golf on a classic private-course layout, pairing competitive scoring with club-level camaraderie. Ideal for players following the Smoky Mountain Shootout tour and spectators who enjoy a polished country club atmosphere.
Tournament-style golf on a classic private-course layout, pairing competitive scoring with club-level camaraderie. Ideal for players following the Smoky Mountain Shootout tour and spectators who enjoy a polished country club atmosphere.
Tournament-style golf on a classic private-course layout, pairing competitive scoring with club-level camaraderie. Ideal for players following the Smoky Mountain Shootout tour and spectators who enjoy a polished country club atmosphere.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Indoor holiday market with heat and AC fills the Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling unique Christmas gifts and seasonal finds. Free admission and parking make it an easy weekend shopping stop for locals and visitors.
Indoor holiday market with heat and AC fills the Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling unique Christmas gifts and seasonal finds. Free admission and parking make it an easy weekend shopping stop for locals and visitors.
Indoor holiday market with heat and AC fills the Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling unique Christmas gifts and seasonal finds. Free admission and parking make it an easy weekend shopping stop for locals and visitors.
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Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players and listeners together for an informal evening of mountain music, open to all ages and skill levels in a welcoming taproom setting.
Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players and listeners together for an informal evening of mountain music, open to all ages and skill levels in a welcoming taproom setting.
Acoustic string-band music brings traditional bluegrass melodies and rootsy energy to an intimate wine bar setting, creating a relaxed evening for fans of classic mountain sounds.
Acoustic string-band music brings traditional bluegrass melodies and rootsy energy to an intimate wine bar setting, creating a relaxed evening for fans of classic mountain sounds.
Acoustic string-band music brings traditional bluegrass melodies and rootsy energy to an intimate wine bar setting, creating a relaxed evening for fans of classic mountain sounds.
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Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
Old-time Appalachian sounds bring fiddle and banjo traditions together with fresh musical interpretations. Jake Blount headlines an evening opened by traditional musician William Ritter.
Old-time Appalachian sounds bring fiddle and banjo traditions together with fresh musical interpretations. Jake Blount headlines an evening opened by traditional musician William Ritter.
Old-time Appalachian sounds bring fiddle and banjo traditions together with fresh musical interpretations. Jake Blount headlines an evening opened by traditional musician William Ritter.