Mountains Region, North Carolina Music Festivals
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Jan 10 - 12 2025Annual All That Jazz Weekend - Asheville
All That Jazz weekend has earned national recognition as one of the premiere jazz festivals of the southeast. Join us for performances from the always ... more » -
Apr 10 - 13 2025MerleFest - Wilkesboro
Since 1978 - Americana music celebration hosted by Doc & Richard Watson in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. Come and join the 80,000+ folks who attend thi ... more » -
May 24 2025Annual Art, River and Music Festival - Andrews
The Annual Art, River and Music Festival will take place on Saturday from 9am to 4pm in downtown Murphy, NC on the beautiful River Walk trail located ... more » -
Jun 16 - 16 2025Appalachian Summer Festival - Boone
Annual month-long festival of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts on July nights. An Appalachian Summer Festival began as a chamber music festiv ... more » -
Jun 27 - 28 2025MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove - Sugar Grove
Two days and evenings of bluegrass music, food and craft vendors and music workshops. Music Fest proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the hist ... more » -
Jul 4 - 5 2025Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention - Sparta
Mountain musicians and groups compete in this 2-day event at the County Fairgrounds. Camping available on site beginning Wednesday before the festival ... more » -
Jul 17 - 19 2025The Hillbilly Jam - Maggie Valley
Lil’ bit of Rock n’ Roll, lil’ bit Country, but no matter what your taste, the tunes are sure to please. The youngins will dig the guitar riffs ... more » -
Jul 17 - 19 2025Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville
The nation's longest running folk festival. The annual edition of this three-day event showcases the best of the region's traditional and old-time mus ... more » -
Aug 2 - 3 2025Riders In The Sky - Blowing Rock
An annual event! Come hear Grammy award-winning music and comedy from America's Favorite Cowboys. Shows daily at Noon & 3:00 pm. First-come, first-sea ... more » -
Aug 8 - 9 2025Fines Creek Annual Bluegrass Jam - Clyde
This is an outdoor music event in the cool mountains of Fines Creek North Carolina. Tents on the lawn provide shelter. Bring your own chair or blanket ... more » -
Aug 22 - 23 2025Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival - Waynesville
Two evenings celebrating our mountain folk music. "Open Tent" begins at 5pm Fri & Sat, Main Stage Show follows @ 5:30pm until. -
Aug 29 - 31 2025Historic Happy Valley Old-time Fiddlers Convention - Lenoir
Labor Day Weekend. Located on the site of Laura Foster's grave of the Tom Dooley fame, the convention offers old-time and bluegrass group and individu ... more » -
Sep 6 2025Annual Brewgrass Festival - Asheville
A blend of great regional micro brewed beers and bluegrass acts. Both traditional and alternative bluegrass acts represented at this annual event. 1PM ... more » -
Sep 27 2025Music in the Mountains Festival - Burnsville
A celebration of Mountain Music. This year, the festival will be at our Burnsville Town Center. 4-10pm. -
Oct 11 - 12 2025Mountain Acoustic Luthier Invitational - Burnsville
The Luthier Invitational event is strongly supported by the community. Dozens of local businesses, volunteers and community organizations rally to sup ... more »