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This is a list of events in and around Ashe County.
The Schedule will be updated when information is available.
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962 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: (336) 246-4483 | Fax: (336) 246-2180

 

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Mountain Music Jamboree  
Glendale Springs, NC

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5/18/2008
All Day

 WHITETOP MT. RAMP FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Rodger's Fire Dept Whitetop VA
Contact:   , Phone:  
Webpage:  , Email:  
Description: Watch the Ramp Eating Contest - Hilarious! (How many Ramps can you eat in 3 minutes?) For those who don't know, a ramp is a wild onion and hot! Bluegrass Music, Dancing, Crafts.

5/23/2008
6:30 PM

 FIDDLER'S GROVE/OLE TIME FIDDLERS AND BLUEGRASS FE
Location: Union Grove, NC
Contact: JESSIE COCKMAN , Phone: 828-478-3735
Webpage: www.fiddlersgrove.com , Email: info@fiddlersgrove.com
Description: Oldest Fiddlers' Festival in North America, celebrating its 82nd year. Noted as Local Legacy by Library of Congress in 2000. Family-run and family-friendly. Memorial Day weekend every year. Camping on site. Free workshops for ticket-holders.

6/6/2008
 

 MT AIRY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Mt. Airy, NC
Contact: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK , Phone: 336-786-2236
Webpage:  , Email:  
Description: A toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time presents itself each year when thousands of music lovers turn out for the annual Bluegrass & Old-time Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy.

6/7/2008
 

 MT AIRY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Mt. Airy, NC
Contact: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK , Phone: 336-786-2236
Webpage:  , Email:  
Description: A toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time presents itself each year when thousands of music lovers turn out for the annual Bluegrass & Old-time Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy.

6/19/2008
6:00pm

 MAURY RIVER CONVENTION
Location: Buena Vista, Virginia
Contact: THE MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION , Phone: 800-555-8845
Webpage: www.glenmaurypark. , Email: KAustin@wlu.edu
Description: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and bordered by the Maury River, Glen Maury Park is a beautiful place to gather with friends for music, fellowship and fun.

6/20/2008
6:00pm

 MAURY RIVER CONVENTION
Location: Buena Vista, Virginia
Contact: THE MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION , Phone: 800-555-8845
Webpage: www.glenmaurypark. , Email: KAustin@wlu.edu
Description: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and bordered by the Maury River, Glen Maury Park is a beautiful place to gather with friends for music, fellowship and fun.

6/21/2008
6:00pm

 MAURY RIVER CONVENTION
Location: Buena Vista, Virginia
Contact: THE MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION , Phone: 800-555-8845
Webpage: www.glenmaurypark. , Email: KAustin@wlu.edu
Description: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and bordered by the Maury River, Glen Maury Park is a beautiful place to gather with friends for music, fellowship and fun.

6/21/2008
10:00am

 WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location: Grayson Highland State Park
Contact:   , Phone:  
Webpage: www.waynehenderson.org , Email: info@waynehenderson.org
Description: This year's festival stars the legendary Doc Watson and Richard Watson. A highlight of each years festival is the Guitar Competition.

6/27/2008
6:00pm

 GRAYSON COUNTY CONVENTION
Location: Elk Creek, VA
Contact: ELK CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT , Phone: 276-655-4740
Webpage: www.ls.net/~ecvfd/ , Email: ecvfd@ls.net
Description: Folk Song (1st 20 people to register each night), Claw Hammer Banjo, Dulcimer, Blue Grass Bands, Old Time Bands, Blue Grass Fiddle, Autoharp, Flat Foot Dance, Bass Fiddle, Blue Grass Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin, Old Time Fiddle, Youth Competition

6/28/2008
6:00pm

 GRAYSON COUNTY CONVENTION
Location: Elk Creek, VA
Contact: ELK CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT , Phone: 276-655-4740
Webpage: www.ls.net/~ecvfd/ , Email: ecvfd@ls.net
Description: Folk Song (1st 20 people to register each night), Claw Hammer Banjo, Dulcimer, Blue Grass Bands, Old Time Bands, Blue Grass Fiddle, Autoharp, Flat Foot Dance, Bass Fiddle, Blue Grass Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin, Old Time Fiddle, Youth Competition

7/5/2008
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Location: West Jefferson
Contact: KEN BRASHEAR , Phone: 336-846-1498
Webpage: www.christmasinjuly.info , Email: cij@christmasinjuly.info
Description: Found in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in the northwest mountains of North Carolina, this free admission event has something for the whole family. Featuring great music and crafts from local area artists, awesome food, and fun for all ages.

7/18/2008
5:00pm

 ALLEGHANY COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds Sparta, NC
Contact: TREVER NICHOLS , Phone: 1-800-372-5473
Webpage: http://www.alleghanyfiddlers.com/ , Email: savfd@skybest.com
Description: Bluegrass and old time competition in junior and senior categories, plus dance contests and entertainment. Saturday night features a senior band championship playoff. Friendly atmosphere and plenty of vendors with food and other items.

7/19/2008
10:00am

 ALLEGHANY COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds, Sparta, NC
Contact: TREVER NICHOLS , Phone: 1-800-372-5473
Webpage: http://www.alleghanyfiddlers.com/ , Email: savfd@skybest.com
Description: Bluegrass and old time competition in junior and senior categories, plus dance contests and entertainment. Saturday night features a senior band championship playoff. Friendly atmosphere and plenty of vendors with food and other items.

8/2/2008
6:00pm

 ASHE COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Ashe County Park
Contact: R. D. WILLIAMS OR ROGER BLEVINS , Phone: 336-219-0074
Webpage: http://www.blueridgemusic.com/ , Email: AMHAdmin@skybest.com
Description: This one-day bluegrass and old-time music competition.There is lots of jamming and socializing among the musicians‚ and visitors are welcome to listen.

8/4/2008
12:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM

8/5/2008
12:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM

8/6/2008
6:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM First come,fi

8/7/2008
6:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM

8/8/2008
6:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM

8/9/2008
12:00pm

 GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION , Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: oldfiddlersconvention.com , Email:  
Description: Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention.Felts Park will open for camping on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00 AM

8/15/2008
6:00pm

 FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION
Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA
Contact: BETTY SCOTT , Phone: 276-773-3711
Webpage: www.blueridgemusic.org , Email:  
Description: On the weekend following the Old Fiddlers’ Convention at Galax‚ the Fries Volunteer Fire Department hosts a competition for the best in old-time fiddle‚ bluegrass fiddle‚ old-time banjo‚ bluegrass banjo‚ dobro‚ as well as other instrumental categories‚ in

8/15/2008
10:00AM-10:00PM

 OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: olabellefest.com , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com
Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day even . Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under

8/16/2008
6:00pm

 FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION
Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA
Contact: BETTY SCOTT , Phone: 276-773-3711
Webpage: www.blueridgemusic.org , Email:  
Description: On the weekend following the Old Fiddlers’ Convention at Galax‚ the Fries Volunteer Fire Department hosts a competition for the best in old-time fiddle‚ bluegrass fiddle‚ old-time banjo‚ bluegrass banjo‚ dobro‚ as well as other instrumental categories‚ in

8/16/2008
10:00AM-10:00PM

 OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: olabellefest.com , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com
Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day event. Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under

8/17/2008
10:00AM-10:00PM

 OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD , Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: olabellefest.com , Email: onthewindfall@bellsouth.com
Description: Old Time, bluegrass, and gospel music fesival honoring Lansing born Ola Belle Campbell Reed. 3-day event. Visiting and local bands. Banjo competition, childrens events, food, arts, and crafts. Tickets on sale at Lowe's Food stores or on the website (under

8/22/2008
6:00pm

 LAUREL BLOOMERY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Old Mill Music Park, Laurel Bloomery, TN
Contact: DOUG WARDEN , Phone: 423-727-9595
Webpage:  , Email:  
Description: Located ib the prettiest part of TN is Laurel Bloomery at the Old Mill Park along side the river with all the camping and fun you can have to end the season!!Always the Sat. before Labor Day, admission at gate.

8/23/2008
6:00pm

 LAUREL BLOOMERY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Old Mill Music Park, Laurel Bloomery, TN
Contact: DOUG WARDEN , Phone: 423-727-9595
Webpage:  , Email:  
Description: Located ib the prettiest part of TN is Laurel Bloomery at the Old Mill Park along side the river with all the camping and fun you can have to end the season!!Always the Sat. before Labor Day, admission at gate.

9/27/2008
10:00am

 GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL
Location: Grayson Highland State Park
Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK , Phone: (276) 579-7092
Webpage: www.dcr.state.va.us , Email:  
Description: Fourth weekend in September.Features molasses and apple buttermaking, cider squeezing, bluegrass and old-time music, dancing, chicken dinners, a wild pony sale and handcraft sale.

9/28/2008
10:00am

 GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL
Location: Grayson Highland State Park
Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK , Phone: (276) 579-7092
Webpage: www.dcr.state.va.us , Email:  
Description: Fourth weekend in September.Features molasses and apple buttermaking, cider squeezing, bluegrass and old-time music, dancing, chicken dinners, a wild pony sale and handcraft sale.

10/11/2008
10:00am

 WHITETOP MTN MOLASSES FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Rogers Fire Hall, US 58
Contact: GRAYSON COUNTY TOURIST INFO , Phone: 540-773-3711
Webpage: www.ls.net/~grayson , Email: grayson@ls.net
Description: Second Sunday in October at the Mount Rogers Fire Hall on US 58. Features traditional music, crafts, apple butter and molasses making.

10/17/2008
To Be Announced

 RAYMOND FAIRCHILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAMBOREE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact: TINA OELLERICH , Phone: 828-926-9658
Webpage: www.eaglenestnc.com , Email: Tinao@eaglenestnc.com
Description: This 2nd Annual, two-day, indoor, bluegrass music festival is a celebration of the musical history so deeply ingrained in our mountain heritage. Many nationally recognized artists – including our own “hometown” banjo player, Raymond Fairchild, will partic

10/18/2008
To Be Announced

 RAYMOND FAIRCHILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAMBOREE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact: TINA OELLERICH , Phone: 828-926-9658
Webpage: www.eaglenestnc.com , Email: tinao@eaglenestnc.com
Description: This 2nd Annual, two day--October 17th and 18th--indoor, bluegrass music festival is a celebration of the musical history so deeply ingrained in our mountain heritage. Many nationally recognized artists – including our own “hometown” banjo player, Raymond

 

 

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