Appalachian String Band Music Festival

A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors. Old time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages.  The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries.

Schedule of Events:

9-10am: Daily Contest Registration (youth- 17 and under) (senior- 60 and over) (open -all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Banjo Contest Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth & Senior Banjo Contests- Awards to follow each contest - Outdoor Stage
Senior Contest to follow Youth Awards - Chestnut Lodge
Open Banjo Contest follows Senior Awards - Outdoor Stage

11am: Stretching for Musicians – hosted by Lucy Allen - Picnic Shelter

1-2pm: Flatfoot Dance Workshop with C. Burton - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Cat in the Butter”

2pm: “Judges Thoughts” for Flatfoot Dance with C. Burton, P. Jamison & L. Maiuri - Chestnut Lodge

3pm: New Music Open Mic Registration - Chestnut Lodge

3:30-5pm: New Music Open Mic – with J. Rothfield - Chestnut Lodge

5pm: Banjo Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-10pm: Flatfoot Family Dance with C. Burton - Picnic Shelter
Band: “Cat in the Butter”

8-11pm: Square Dance - Callers: Steve Ballman & Linda Donohew - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Long Point String Band” with Hunter Walker

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