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  • July 2021

  • Sat 10
    July 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    July Pickin’ on the Square

    Join us Saturday, July 10th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm for our 7th Annual Pickin' on the Square Series! The 2021 […]

    FREE
  • Thu 15
    July 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    If Instruments Could Talk with Darin Aldridge and Presley Barker

    Thursday, July 15 7:00 pm Tickets - $20   Click here to purchase tickets!   You're invited to join award-winning […]

    $20
  • Sat 17
    July 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Musical Explorations

    Join us for the Beginner Banjo Experience. Instructor Justin Harper will give young learners beginner playing instruction.   Click here […]

    FREE
  • Sat 17
    July 17, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center

    Every Saturday, 1:00 pm   Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing […]

  • Wed 21
    July 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    Do you enjoy local history? Grab your coffee and join us Wednesday, July 21, at 10:30 AM for Coffee with […]

    FREE
  • Sat 24
    July 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center

    Every Saturday, 1:00 pm   Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing […]

  • Sat 31
    July 31, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center

    Every Saturday, 1:00 pm   Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing […]

  • August 2021

  • Sat 7
    August 7, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Musical Explorations

    This guitar experience class is an introductory group lesson for young beginners who are interested in getting a taste of […]

    FREE
  • Sat 7
    August 7, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill in Concert

    Saturday, August 7, 2:00 pm Cost: $10   Click here to purchase tickets!   Daniel + Carley bring bluegrass and […]

    $10
  • Sat 14
    August 14, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    August Pickin’ on the Square

    Join us Saturday, August 14th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm for our 7th Annual Pickin' on the Square Series! The 2021 […]

    FREE
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The Earl Scruggs Center honors legendary banjo master Earl Scruggs, blending his story with the region’s rich history. Through engaging exhibits and events, the Center celebrates his groundbreaking “Scruggs Style” and lasting musical legacy.

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