Earl Scruggs Music Festival
A roots-forward music festival blending bluegrass and Americana for devoted pickin’ fans and porch-stomp energy. Stages spread across the expansive Tryon International Equestrian Center grounds for an outdoor evening concert experience.
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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.
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.
An upscale club-night perch with premier sightlines over the Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix at Tryon International. Expect a high-energy equestrian show atmosphere with a polished, VIP-style viewing experience.
An upscale club-night perch with premier sightlines over the Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix at Tryon International. Expect a high-energy equestrian show atmosphere with a polished, VIP-style viewing experience.
An upscale club-night perch with premier sightlines over the Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix at Tryon International. Expect a high-energy equestrian show atmosphere with a polished, VIP-style viewing experience.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

After-hours concert sets spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian mountain sounds. Catch an evening performance inside the Asheville Museum of History for a culture-forward night out.

After-hours concert sets spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian mountain sounds. Catch an evening performance inside the Asheville Museum of History for a culture-forward night out.
After-hours concert sets spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian mountain sounds. Catch an evening performance inside the Asheville Museum of History for a culture-forward night out.
Soul and funk grooves driven by a punchy three piece horn section, with jazz rooted improvisational touches and dance forward energy. Set in an outdoor brewery amphitheater for a late evening concert vibe.
Soul and funk grooves driven by a punchy three piece horn section, with jazz rooted improvisational touches and dance forward energy. Set in an outdoor brewery amphitheater for a late evening concert vibe.
Soul and funk grooves driven by a punchy three piece horn section, with jazz rooted improvisational touches and dance forward energy. Set in an outdoor brewery amphitheater for a late evening concert vibe.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal vibe.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal vibe.
A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal 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.

An evening spotlighting string-driven performances in a cozy listening-room setting, with a rotating showcase vibe and dynamic arrangements. Expect close-up acoustics, attentive crowds, and a community-forward night of creative musicianship.

An evening spotlighting string-driven performances in a cozy listening-room setting, with a rotating showcase vibe and dynamic arrangements. Expect close-up acoustics, attentive crowds, and a community-forward night of creative musicianship.
An evening spotlighting string-driven performances in a cozy listening-room setting, with a rotating showcase vibe and dynamic arrangements. Expect close-up acoustics, attentive crowds, and a community-forward night of creative musicianship.

High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.

High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.
High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.
A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

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.