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) (open – all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Traditional Band Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth Traditional Band Contest – Awards to follow contest - Outdoor Stage

11am: Craig Evans, Book Debut - Chestnut Lodge

Noon: Traditional Band Contest - Outdoor Stage

2pm: Flatfoot Dance Contest Registration (all age groups) - Information Tent

2:30pm: Lineup announced to Flatfoot Contest Registrants - Information Tent

3pm: Flatfoot Dance Contest- Awards to follow contest - Outdoor Stage
Band: “Juanita Fireball & the Clifftop Drifters”

6pm: Traditional Band Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-9pmvConcert: ”The McCoy’s” with Chance & Tessa McCoy - Outdoor Stage

8-11pm: Square Dance – Callers: Lou Maiuri & Phil Jamison - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Juanita Fireball and the Clifftop Drifters” with Mike & Mary Sue Burns

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