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  • April 2023

  • Thu 13
    April 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Bill & The Belles

    Thursday, April 13 6:00 PM $25   Click here to purchase tickets to Bill & The Belles     Cash […]

  • Wed 19
    April 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    Interested in historic textile production? Join Zach Dressel (Earl Scruggs Center) and Dr. Natalie Bishop (Gardner Webb) as they take […]

    FREE
  • Thu 20
    Featured April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Pickin’ at the Pavilion with the Henhouse Prowlers

    Hey Shelby, come get yourselves a serving of high octane, internationally-influenced Bluegrass music when the Henhouse Prowlers come to the […]

    FREE
  • May 2023

  • Wed 17
    May 17, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    SOLD OUT – Coffee with the Curator

    It's time to enjoy the outdoors for our upcoming Coffee with the Curator event. Join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director […]

    FREE
  • Wed 24
    May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Educational Presentation by Jake Blount

    Wednesday, May 24 6:00 PM FREE   As part of the Jagged Path exhibit programming series, the Earl Scruggs Center […]

    FREE
  • Thu 25
    May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Jake Blount

    Thursday, May 25 6:00 PM $25   Click here to purchase tickets to Jake Blount     Cash bar will […]

  • June 2023

  • Sat 10
    June 10, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Blue Healers – Tribute to Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

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    On Saturday, June 10, at 3pm join us on the court square as Sandy and Phil pay tribute to the […]

    FREE
  • Sat 10
    June 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    June Pickin’ on the Square

    Join us Saturday, June 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our 9th Annual Pickin' on the Square Series!     […]

    FREE
  • Wed 21
    June 21, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

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

    FREE
  • Thu 22
    June 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Andrew Finn Magill Jazz Quartet

    Thursday, June 22 6:00 PM $25   Click here to purchase tickets to Andrew Finn Magill Jazz Quartet     […]

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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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