Rudy’s Rhythm & 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 Banjo champion. His music includes a variety of original compositions, bluegrass, rhythm & roots, Americana/country, […]
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We’ve got lots of apples to choose from bagged and ready to go, and today’s u-pick apple is Golden Delicious! Which is your favorite? We’re open Wed-Sun, 10 AM-5 PM, with U-Pick Apple Tours at the top of every hour until 4 PM. We’re located at 1025 Orchard Rd., Spruce Pine (mm 328.3 off the
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There is something for everyone this week at the Orchard at Altapass–apples, books, music, and more! We’re open Wed-Sun, 10 AM-5 PM and located at 1025 Orchard Rd., Spruce Pine (mm328.3 off the Blue Ridge Pkwy). For more information on upcoming events, visit – https://www.facebook.com/TheOrchardatAltapass/events – www.altapassorchard.org
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It’s a beautiful day to be at the Orchard! Today at the Apple Shed we’ve got Virginia Beauty, Mother, and Golden Delicious. I know some folks have been waiting for those – come and get ’em! Our U-Pick Apple Tours started out with Grimes Golden but remaining tours will be picking the Golden Delicious variety
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The Orchard is excited to welcome Randy Flack back to the pavilion stage for a special evening concert in support of the Orchard Music Program. A native of Western North Carolina, Randy’s been writing and performing since his early teens. Growing up in the 60s in Bryson City, NC, a half-mile outside of the Great
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Since settling in Western North Carolina, Don has become well-known as one of the best dulcimer players today. He can make his instrument the lead or solo on the most elaborate tunes – and always highly danceable! We are excited to welcome Don back to the Orchard! Come grab a slice of pie and relax
Playing together since 2009, Possum Creek is a bluegrass band with a repertoire including bluegrass, old-time, country, and even some grassed up rock and roll. They play area venues, local festivals, community fundraisers, and more. This is an afternoon you won’t want to miss! Members of the band: songwriters Harold Harless (banjo and vocals) and
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Today we’ve got a wonderful heirloom apple, available bagged or u-pick, Grimes Golden. Grimes is a delicious fresh-eating apple – and they are only available while supplies last! The Apple Core Grill will be serving up mouth-watering sandwiches from 11 AM-4 PM, and live music in the pavilion starts at 2 PM with Orchard favorite,
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Apple Update! The Red Altapass special is sold out, but not to worry, we’ve still got others to choose from. We’re open 10 AM-5 PM, Wed through Sun with U-Pick Apple Tours every hour on the hour until 4 PM. Come see us!
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We are so excited that you are planning a trip to the Orchard! We have got one of the most beautiful spots on the Blue Ridge and we are thankful that our land is protected from development. As you arrive, we ask for your patience. We wish that everyone could drive right up to the
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