07/25/2025 to 07/26/2025
Appalachia has an extensive connection with bluegrass, folk, and old time music, which this festival aims to protect and preserve. Alongside food trucks and numerous competitive musical showings with cash prizes, there will be an evening concert on Friday. The festival’s proceeds support Ashe County Arts Council’s youth music program Junior Appalachian Musicians. » Ashe County Park, 527 Ashe Park Rd.; Friday 6 p.m. & Saturday 11 am; $10-$15; (336) 846-2787; www.ashefiddlersconvention.org