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EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP FOR SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2022 INAUGURAL EVENT

By Earl Scruggs Center | December 1, 2021

EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP FOR SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2022 INAUGURAL EVENT JERRY DOUGLAS BAND, THE EARLS OF LEICESTER, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, SAM BUSH BAND, ALISON BROWN, […]

A Perfect Long Weekend In Shelby, North Carolina

By Earl Scruggs Center | November 12, 2021

It’s easy to spend a perfect long weekend in Shelby, North Carolina, a stop on the North Carolina Blue Ridge Music Trail. This city and surrounding Cleveland County proclaim their […]

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

By Earl Scruggs Center | November 10, 2021

Looking for local gift ideas? Here’s a list of our staff’s top 10 favorites available in our gift shop! 1. Mary Beth Martin – Step It Up & Go by David […]

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN MELODIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

By Earl Scruggs Center | September 23, 2021

A trip up to the mountains is never complete without a stop in Asheville. This city pays homage to its mountain roots with live music and cultural celebrations. Pop into […]

Find Your Rhythm Here

By Earl Scruggs Center | September 8, 2021

Located in the rolling foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled between Asheville and Charlotte, Cleveland County, North Carolina is a place that welcomes visitors from around the world. A rich […]

Earl Scruggs Center Announces: New Special Exhibition

By Earl Scruggs Center | September 2, 2021

Earl Scruggs Center Announces: New Special Exhibition Everyman Jack: Stories & Illustrations by Gail E. Haley The Earl Scruggs Center announces a new special exhibition, Everyman Jack: Stories & Illustrations […]

The Biggest Week in Bluegrass

By Earl Scruggs Center | August 27, 2021

IBMA World of Bluegrass comes to Raleigh, September 28 – October 2 Last year, we participated in the International Bluegrass Music Association’s virtual World of Bluegrass event, but this year, […]

Volunteer Appreciation Day 2021

By Earl Scruggs Center | April 23, 2021

“Volunteer” defined. (a) An individual who performs hours of service for a public agency for civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons, without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered, is […]

Your Guide to a Day Trip to the Earl Scruggs Center

By Earl Scruggs Center | March 24, 2021

Spring is here in Shelby, NC, and with that comes delightful weather and the urge to take daytrips or explore your own community. We hope that means you are planning […]

HISTORIC SHELBY WALKING TOUR

By Earl Scruggs Center | March 10, 2021

This self-guided walking tour in Shelby highlights historic structures dating back to the 1850s which include Webbley, a national historic landmark and house of O. Max Gardner; a 1907 Classic […]

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