Entertainment

Live Bluegrass Music

Appalachian Pickin' At The Grandstand

Location: Main Grandstand

A live music series celebrating Appalachian heritage through bluegrass and traditional mountain music in a welcoming outdoor setting. Inspired by the long-standing Appalachian tradition of “pickin’,” the series encourages appreciation for local music, storytelling, and community connection.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45AM - ROCK CREEK REVIVAL

12:00PM - 12:45PM - MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY

1:00PM - 1:45PM - BLUE SPRUCE

2:00PM - 2:45PM - ROCK CREEK REVIVAL

3:00PM - 3:45PM - MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY

4:00PM - 4:45PM - BLUE SPRUCE

Sunday, September 27, 2026

11:00AM - 11:45AM - PLATE SCRAPERS

12:00PM - 12:45PM - CRITTON HOLLOW

1:00PM - 1:45PM - NOTHIN FANCY

2:00PM - 2:45PM - PLATE SCRAPERS

3:00PM - 3:45PM - CRITTON HOLLOW

4:00PM - 4:45PM - NOTHIN FANCY

Blue Spruce

Critton Hollow

Mountain Highway

Nothin Fancy

Plate Scrapers

Rock Creek Revival

Sounds of the Mountain

Location: Throughout Festival Grounds

A community-focused music series showcasing Appalachian-inspired performers completely unplugged, with no microphones or amplifiers, allowing audiences to enjoy music in its purest form. The series highlights the rich musical traditions of the mountains while providing family-friendly entertainment and cultural experiences for all ages.

Friday, September 25, 2026

9:50AM - 12:10PM - BRENNAN EDWARDS, DARK RIVER DARLING, MELISSA & THE MOTH MEN

12:20PM - 2:40PM - BRENNAN EDWARDS, DARK RIVER DARLING, JUSTIN HEATH

2:50PM - 5:10PM - CLAWFOOT, JAKE & JARED, MARK MIKLOS

Saturday, September 26, 2026

9:50AM - 12:10PM - JUSTIN HEATH, NEW SOUTHERN COWTIPPERS, SO MUCH AND SO LITTLE

12:20PM - 2:40PM - FRUIT JAR HOWLERS, JAKE & JARED, MARK MIKLOS

2:50PM - 5:10PM - HOMESTEAD BLUEGRASS, MARK MIKLOS, SAGE O'SILVER

Sunday, September 27, 2026

9:50AM - 12:10PM - BRENNAN EDWARDS, CLAWFOOT, MARK MIKLOS

12:20PM - 2:40PM - FURNACE MOUNTAIN, HOMESTEAD BLUEGRASS, MELISSA & THE MOTH MEN

2:50PM - 5:10PM - DIEDERICH & TONTALA, JAKE & JARED, SAGE O'SILVER