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  • March 2025

  • Thu 6
    March 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Bill Evans & Kristin Scott Benson

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    Thursday, March 6 6:00 PM $35   Click here to purchase tickets to Bill Evans & Kristin Scott Benson.   […]

  • Fri 7
    Featured March 7, 2025 - March 8, 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 […]

  • April 2025

  • Thu 10
    April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Henhouse Prowlers

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    Thursday, April 10 6:00 PM $35 Click here to purchase tickets to the Henhouse Prowlers. Cash bar will be available. […]

  • Tue 22
    April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The Not So Curious Case of Biltmore Estate: Gilded Age Tourism in a Mountain Town

    April 22, 6 PM $5 non-members  |  Free Members (Use discount code at checkout) Dr. Matthew Blaylock of Lenoir-Rhyne University […]

  • May 2025

  • Thu 8
    May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: The Faux Paws

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    Thursday, May 8 6:00 PM $35 Click here to purchase tickets to The Faux Paws. Cash bar will be available. […]

  • Sat 10
    May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Court Square Mineral Hunt – Children’s Program

    May 10, 11 AM Free Program Join Senior Geologist Amy Pitts from the North Carolina Geological Survey for a fun-filled […]

  • June 2025

  • Sat 14
    June 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Pickin’ on the Square

    Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 […]

  • Wed 18
    June 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1810:30 AM – 11:30 AMFREE For Coffee with the Curator in June join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director […]

  • Sat 21
    June 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Polkas and Parlor Games: Gilded Age Fashion and Dance in Shelby

    June 21, 6 PM $25 Non-members / $15 Members (Use your discount code at checkout) Step back in time with […]

  • Mon 23
    June 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - June 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

    SOLD OUT – Beginner Guitar Camp

    June 23 – 27 | 9:30am – 12:00pm Ages 8-13 (older students allowed with inquiry)Skill Level – BeginnerCost Per Participant: […]

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Experience the legacy of a music legend at the Earl Scruggs Center! Plan your visit today—get directions and grab your tickets to immerse yourself in history, culture, and unforgettable sounds.

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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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