Appalachian String Band Music Festival

About the Event

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 Fiddle Contest Registrants - Information Tent

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

1pm: Square Dance Fundamentals for Kids ”Family Supervision/Participation Required” - Chestnut Lodge
Caller: Janine Smith
Music by: Palmer & Greg Loux and Friends (In Good Company)

5pm: Fiddle Contest Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-11pm: Square Dance – Callers: Beth Molaro & Liam Kelly - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Critton Hollow” with Sam & Joe Herrmann

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