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that feature Old Time or Bluegrass music. The webmaster for this site reserves the right to remove any entries.
This is a list of events in and around Ashe County.
The Schedule will be updated when information is available.
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7/10/2009
4 PM - 10 PM
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MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE
Location: Historic Cove Creek School grounds, Sugar Grove NC
Contact: PAT BIRDSONG
, Phone: 828-297-2200
Webpage: http://www.covecreek.net/sgmfest.htm
, Email: covecreek@skybest.com
Description: This family friendly festival held in the beautiful Cove Creek valley, will feature Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, and many more local and regional bands.
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7/11/2009
9 AM till 10 PM??
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MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE
Location: Historic Cove Creek School grounds, Sugar Grove NC
Contact: PAT BIRDSONG
, Phone: 828-297-2200
Webpage: http://www.covecreek.net/sgmfest.htm
, Email: covecreek@skybest.com
Description: This family friendly festival held in the beautiful Cove Creek valley, will feature Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, and many more local and regional bands. On Saturday, a Songwriters Showcase will be hosted by
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7/17/2009
10:00am
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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.
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7/18/2009
5:00pm
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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.
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7/29/2009
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THE APPALACHIAN STRING BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location: Clifftop WV
Contact:
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Webpage: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/
, Email:
Description: July 29 thru Aug 2, 2009
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8/1/2009
6:00pm
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ASHE COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Ashe County Park
Contact: R. D. WILLIAMS OR ROGER BLEVINS
, Phone: 336-219-0074
Webpage:
, 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.
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8/3/2009
12:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/4/2009
12:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/5/2009
12:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/6/2009
6:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/7/2009
6:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/8/2009
6:00pm
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GALAX FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Felts Park, Galax,Va
Contact: OLD FIDDLER'S CONVENTION
, Phone: (276) 236-8541
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/14/2009
6:00pm
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FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION
Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA
Contact: BETTY SCOTT
, Phone: 276-773-3711
Webpage:
, 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
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8/14/2009
10:00AM-10:00PM
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OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD
, Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/15/2009
6:00pm
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FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION
Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA
Contact: BETTY SCOTT
, Phone: 276-773-3711
Webpage:
, 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
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8/15/2009
10:00AM-10:00PM
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OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD
, Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/15/2009
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RIVERVIEW DUCKY RACE
Location: Creston, NC
Contact:
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Description:
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8/16/2009
6:00pm
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FRIES FIDDLERS’ AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION
Location: Fries Town Park, Fries, VA
Contact: BETTY SCOTT
, Phone: 276-773-3711
Webpage:
, 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
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8/16/2009
10:00AM-10:00PM
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OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Location: American Legion Ball Field, Lansing, NC
Contact: CAROLE FORD
, Phone: 704 975 3058
Webpage: http://www.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
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8/21/2009
6:00pm
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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.
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8/22/2009
6:00pm
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LAUREL BLOOMERY FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Old Mill Music Park, Laurel Bloomery, TN
Contact: DOUG WARDEN
, Phone: 423-727-9595
Webpage:
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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.
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9/4/2009
noon till midnight
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HAPPY VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Hwy. 286 Lenoir, Caldwell County
Contact: TONY DEAL
, Phone: 828-758-9448
Webpage: http://www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com/
, Email: tonyraydeal@gmail.com
Description: Two day old time music and bluegrass competition with prizes for individual and bands.
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9/5/2009
noon till midnight
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HAPPY VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Hwy. 286 Lenoir, Caldwell County
Contact: TONY DEAL
, Phone: 828-758-9448
Webpage: http://www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com/
, Email: tonyraydeal@gmail.com
Description: Two day old time music and bluegrass competition with prizes for individual and bands.
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9/6/2009
noon till midnight
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HAPPY VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION
Location: Hwy. 286 Lenoir, Caldwell County
Contact: TONY DEAL
, Phone: 828-758-9448
Webpage: http://www.happyvalleyfiddlers.com/
, Email: tonyraydeal@gmail.com
Description: Two day old time music and bluegrass competition with prizes for individual and bands.
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9/12/2009
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LANSING LA FESTIVAL
Location: Lansing Ball Field
Contact:
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Webpage:
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Description:
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9/12/2009
11:00 am
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WKSK LIVE OLDTIME & BLUEGRASS MUSIC SHOW
Location: Ashe Civic Center
Contact: GARY POE
, Phone: 336-877-5084
Webpage: www.580wksk.com
, Email: gpoe@skybest.com
Description: Live music broadcast.
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9/20/2009
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KONNAROCK FALL FESTIVAL
Location: Konnarock, VA
Contact:
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Description:
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9/26/2009
10:00am
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GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL
Location: Grayson Highland State Park
Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK
, Phone: (276) 579-7092
Webpage:
, 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.
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9/27/2009
10:00am
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GRAYSON HIGHLANDS FALL FESTIVAL
Location: Grayson Highland State Park
Contact: GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK
, Phone: (276) 579-7092
Webpage:
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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.
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10/9/2009
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AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Airy, NC
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Description:
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10/10/2009
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AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Airy, NC
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10/11/2009
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AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Airy, NC
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10/11/2009
10:00am
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WHITETOP MTN MOLASSES FESTIVAL
Location: Mt Rogers Fire Hall, US 58
Contact: GRAYSON COUNTY TOURIST INFO
, Phone: 540-773-3711
Webpage:
, 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.
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10/16/2009
6:00PM - 11:00 PM
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC HOMECOMING JAMBOREE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact: TINA OELLERICH
, Phone: 828-926-9658
Webpage: www.eaglenestnc.com
, Email: tinao@eaglenestnc.com
Description: This 3rd Annual 2-day, INDOOR bluegrass music festival is a celebration of the deeply ingrained musical history of our mountain heritage.
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10/17/2009
1:00PM - 11:00PM
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC HOMECOMING JAMBOREE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact:
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Webpage:
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Description:
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10/17/2009
1:00PM - 11:00PM
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC HOMECOMING JAMBOREE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact: TINA OELLERICH
, Phone: 828-926-9658
Webpage: www.eaglenestnc.com
, Email: tinao@eaglenestnc.com
Description: This 3rd Annual 2-day, INDOOR bluegrass music festival has nationally recognized artists as well as showcasing local talent.
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10/17/2009
11:00 am
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WKSK LIVE OLDTIME & BLUEGRASS MUSIC SHOW
Location: Ashe Civic Center
Contact: GARY POE
, Phone: 336-877-5084
Webpage: www.580wksk.com
, Email: gpoe@skybest.com
Description: Live music broadcast.
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10/23/2009
7:30 PM
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IRON HORSE
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley, NC
Contact: TINA OELLERICH
, Phone: 828-926-9658
Webpage: www.eaglenestnc.com
, Email: tinao@eaglenestnc.com
Description: Great Bluegrass Music that appeals to bluegrass fans of ALL ages! Fantastic harmonies and pickin'. Their versatility allows them to perform old standards as well as the transposed metal with equal ability.
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11/7/2009
11:00 am
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WKSK LIVE OLDTIME & BLUEGRASS MUSIC SHOW
Location: Ashe Civic Center
Contact: GARY POE
, Phone: 336-877-5084
Webpage: www.580wksk.com
, Email: gpoe@skybest.com
Description: Live music broadcast.
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