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Aug 3: Buffalo Cove

Announcements, Music at the Orchard / By Marketing

Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 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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Thursdays: Music Jam

Announcements, Music at the Orchard, Orchard Mission, Preserving History & Culture / By Marketing

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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August 2: Dollar Brothers

Announcements, Music at the Orchard / By Marketing

Live Music at the Orchard: The Dollar Brothers Saturday, August 2, 2025 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

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Directions to the Orchard

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Blue Ridge Parkway Updates Over the years, most of our guests have found us as they enjoy the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Due to Hurricane Helene, the Parkway is currently under repair in many areas. Though the area that leads directly to the Orchard is open– a short stretch from Little Switzerland to Altapass Hwy–many

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"I love the O! I'm so fortunate to be able to visit here several times a year. The heirloom apples are the way nature intended. This nonprofit organization promotes and preserves the Blue Ridge Mountain culture through music and storytelling. The people of the Orchard are so kind."
Kat Bauer

P.O. Box 357

Spruce Pine, NC 28777
mm 328.3 Blue Ridge Parkway
828-765-9531
missionmanager@altapassorchard.org

What We Offer

Heirloom Apple Orchard
U-Pick Experience
Tractor Rides
Live Music & Dancing
Pollinator Garden
Apple Core Grill
Orchard Model Railroad
Barn Swallow Habitat
Bee & Butterfly Habitat
Walking Trails
Games
Homemade Fudge
Hot Apple Desserts