Upcoming Events
Events Search and Views Navigation
January 2025
Masters in the Mountains: Early Work from the Tryon Artist Colony with Michael McCue
Date: January 23rd, 2025 Time: 5:30-7pm Price: $10 for non-members | $5 for members (use your discount code!) When Amelia Watson arrived in Tryon, NC from her home in Connecticut in 1892 at the invitation of renowned actor William Gillette, the small railroad town that served as a connector from to Asheville, NC had already established a reputation as a welcoming environment for intellectuals looking for inspiration in nature. Watson would become the first in a long line of…
Find out more »
Coffee with the Curator
Lawndale, NC 28090 United States + Google Map
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM FREE The Earl Scruggs Center is kicking off the 2025 Coffee with the Curator season with an exciting program at the Spangler Library in Lawndale, NC on January 30th. Join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and special presenter Theresa Lowe for an exploration of the interesting history behind the legendary Piedmont School that operated in Lawndale for nearly 100 years beginning in the late 19th century. Lowe will be…
Find out more »February 2025
The Del McCoury Band & Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley Live for Remembering Earl!
Shelby, NC 28152 United States + Google Map
The Earl Scruggs Center is excited to announce a benefit concert on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This show will be held at Shelby High School’s Malcolm Brown Auditorium, followed by an Encore After Party at the Earl Scruggs Center. TICKETS: To purchase general admission tickets and VIP packages, click here. Contact the Earl Scruggs Center for general information about the event and for ticketing assistance. 704-487-6233 103 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC For information…
Find out more »March 2025
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp
Dates: March 7-8, 2025 Registration Fee: Early Bird Special $500 (Price Increases January 1) Instructors: Bill Evans, Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, all ages The Earl Experience Banjo Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp with world renowned, expert level instructors and a chance to experience the legacy of Earl Scruggs. Held at the Earl Scruggs Center, campers will receive Scruggs-style instruction in the Center’s Great Hall, participate in discussions about the life and career of…
Find out more »May 2025
Explore the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail Bus Trip
Join us on May 2-4, 2025 for an unforgettable journey along The Crooked Road. We'll visit iconic stops including the Floyd Country Store, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Blue Ridge Music Center, and the Carter Family Fold! Trip Rate: Member - $1,200 Non-Member - $1,300 Package Includes: Hotel Accommodations Travel Accommodations Select Meals: 1 Continental Breakfast, 2 Boxed Meals, 1 Lunch Buffet 2 Live Music Events 4 Attraction Tours Rates increase on July 1, so don’t wait!…
Find out more »August 2025
Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Mill Spring, NC 28756 United States
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. It was here in this region, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world, he crossed musical boundaries and…
Find out more »