Earl Scruggs Music Festival
A roots-forward festival blending bluegrass and Americana across multiple stages with pickin-driven energy and singalong choruses. Gather with devoted fans on expansive outdoor festival grounds for a communal weekend of traditional and modern string-band sounds.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High-energy modern bluegrass rooted in Western North Carolina heritage, blending traditional grit with youthful fire. Expect barn gig swagger and late-night picking-session drive in an intimate downtown music room.
High-energy modern bluegrass rooted in Western North Carolina heritage, blending traditional grit with youthful fire. Expect barn gig swagger and late-night picking-session drive in an intimate downtown music room.
High-energy modern bluegrass rooted in Western North Carolina heritage, blending traditional grit with youthful fire. Expect barn gig swagger and late-night picking-session drive in an intimate downtown music room.
Downtown Black Mountain turns into a lively summer festival with local artisans and vendor booths, plus plenty of food and drink options. Expect a bustling street fair atmosphere with family friendly strolling and pop up entertainment.
Downtown Black Mountain turns into a lively summer festival with local artisans and vendor booths, plus plenty of food and drink options. Expect a bustling street fair atmosphere with family friendly strolling and pop up entertainment.
Downtown Black Mountain turns into a lively summer festival with local artisans and vendor booths, plus plenty of food and drink options. Expect a bustling street fair atmosphere with family friendly strolling and pop up entertainment.
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.
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.
An open-air concert series that pairs live sets with local craft beverages in the heart of downtown. Main Street becomes a casual evening hangout built around music, brews, and community socializing.
An open-air concert series that pairs live sets with local craft beverages in the heart of downtown. Main Street becomes a casual evening hangout built around music, brews, and community socializing.
An open-air concert series that pairs live sets with local craft beverages in the heart of downtown. Main Street becomes a casual evening hangout built around music, brews, and community socializing.
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.
Improvisation-heavy jamgrass blends traditional bluegrass rhythms with inventive originals, driven by tight brother harmonies and a big acoustic trio sound anchored by upright-style bass lines. Late-night brewery vibe with extended soloing and occasional guest pickers.
Improvisation-heavy jamgrass blends traditional bluegrass rhythms with inventive originals, driven by tight brother harmonies and a big acoustic trio sound anchored by upright-style bass lines. Late-night brewery vibe with extended soloing and occasional guest pickers.
Improvisation-heavy jamgrass blends traditional bluegrass rhythms with inventive originals, driven by tight brother harmonies and a big acoustic trio sound anchored by upright-style bass lines. Late-night brewery vibe with extended soloing and occasional guest pickers.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.