June 27: Dollar Brothers

Details Saturday, June 27 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to welcome the Dollar Brothers back to the Orchard! The Dollar Brothers provide a high-energy, family-oriented bluegrass stage show — a traditional bluegrass band from Watauga and Ashe County, NC. They always have the pavilion […]

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June 21: Randy Flack

Details Sunday, June 21, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE The Orchard is excited to welcome long time Orchard friend and supporter, Randy Flack back to the pavilion stage for a special afternoon of music. A native of Western North Carolina, Randy’s been writing and performing since his early

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June 20: Tim McWilliams

Details Saturday, June 20, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Join us Saturday, June 20, for a delightful afternoon of roots music with Tim McWilliams at the Orchard at Altapass! Tim is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer deeply rooted in the traditional music of Western North Carolina. After receiving

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June 14: Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue

DETAILS Sunday, June 14, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue delivers dynamic bluegrass with contemporary flair, steeped in tradition, while balancing a cutting edge sound. Rudy Cortese is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and an entertainer on 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. A five-time Four Corner States

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June 13: Buffalo Cove

Saturday, June 13, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Buffalo Cove is an acoustic trio from Western NC playing mostly traditional with lots of old-time, old country with a bit of Irish music mixed in. They enjoy playing upbeat music with fun energy for dancing. The Orchard Music Program

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June 7: Carolina Bluegrass Style

DETAILS Sunday, June 7, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to welcome back Carolina Bluegrass Style for their 3rd year performing at the Orchard. If you haven’t heard them yet– wow what a treat! Their style includes standard classics like Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Rocky Top,

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YES–We’re Open!

During the month of May, the Orchard’s General Store will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM serving up hand-scooped ice cream, warm apple pie, and fresh fudge. Come by and browse our unique selection of handcrafted items from local artisans, potters, and woodworkers–there’s something for everyone! We know you don’t

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Bluegrass at Altapass: May 2 & 3

EVENT DETAILS Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, May 3 from 11 AM to 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE – donations welcome Join us for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass at Altapass Festival, a weekend celebration of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music set against the breathtaking backdrop of

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June 6: Pipes on the Parkway

Details Saturday, June 6, 2025 Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Schedule of Events 12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies with Queen City Pipes & Drums 12:45 PM Tim McWilliams Trio 2:15 PM Queen City Pipes & Drums 2:45 PM Open Celtic Music Session with Eric Witherspoon & Friends Join us for the 4th Annual Pipes on

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