Sunday, October 12, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Newfound Gap is a young old-time string band from Leicester, North Carolina. Siblings Bayla, Sylvie, Judah, and Emme Davis have been playing music together for several years, earning accolades and awards along the way. They’ve won first place ribbons for […]
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Terry McKinney is a long-time Orchard friend, supporter, and well-known local musician. As an extraordinary singer and songwriter specializing in traditional country music, we look forward to both original songs and popular hits. We’re excited to welcome Terry to the
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Every Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM, the Orchard at Altapass hosts a lively Music Jam at its scenic pavilion, inviting musicians and music lovers alike to join in a celebration of community and sound. This weekly event welcomes everyone to bring their instruments, share their voices, or simply soak in the traditional mountain
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! 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 Smoky Mountains National Park provided an interesting perspective from the
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Live Music at the Orchard: Symbiosis Friday, June 27, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! Susan Garriques, Carl Dipper, and Steve Barnes have spent years performing—each as a soloartist or with various groups—but their recent collaboration as Symbiosis has createdsomething truly special. With three guitars and three voices, they
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Live Music at the Orchard: Rewind Goodtimz Sunday, June 22, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! Come and join the Rewind Goodtimz Band–an awesome mix of seasoned WNC musicians–as they return to the Orchard pavilion for more great dance-and-clap til you drop music. You won’t want to leave the
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Live Music at the Orchard: Split Rail Bluegrass Saturday, June 21, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! Split Rail Bluegrass, a band from South Carolina, is sure to get your feet moving. They’ll bring several types of bluegrass and a selection of other music, sure to please. Flatt and
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Live Music at the Orchard: Ferguson & Northup Friday, June 20, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! Ferguson and Northup are an acoustic duo from the mountains of North Carolina. Andy Ferguson (Marion, NC) is a talented singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist and sound engineer. Jo Northup (Spruce Pine, NC)
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We are so excited to honor our donors this year for our 2nd annual Donor Appreciation Social. This evening event is our way of saying a special “thank you” to those that support the mission of the Orchard by donating to the Altapass Foundation. Light hourderves will be served. Please RSVP by May 24th to
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Live Music at the Orchard: Carolina Bluegrass Style Sunday, August 24, 2025 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
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