August 8: Ballad Swap Fundraiser

Friday, August 8, 2025

6 PM – 8 PM

Admission: $10 at the door

Orchard at Altapass (directions)

Join us for a special evening of swapping stories and traditional song in support of our beloved Orchard Music Program with accomplished local musicians, Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter. Tickets are $10, at the door.

Come and enjoy the history and culture of the region through traditional mountain ballads and stories as you take in the breathtaking views of Altapass.

The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be carried forward with future generations.

—> For more information on upcoming events, visit www.altapassorchard.org/events.

—> The Blue Ridge Parkway is open from Little Switzerland to Altapass. Visit www.altapassorchard.org/directions for details.