We are so excited to welcome Sound Traveler back to the Orchard for their second performance of the 2024 season. Sound Traveler honors the music of the past while celebrating contemporary music. Add their original creations and arrangements to the diverse mix, and you have innovative, unique, real, live music using unexpected combinations of instruments […]
September 1: Sound Traveler Read More »
We’re so excited to welcome the Ruglifters Trio back to the Orchard this season! The Ruglifters play Southern Old Time music; the traditional songs and fiddle tunes of the Appalachian Mountains. Leo Shannon (fiddle), John Herrmann (banjo), and Meredith McIntosh (guitar) have been playing together for 10 years. Individually they have made dozens of influential
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We’re serving up a whole lotta smiles at the Orchard today! We’ve got Gala and McIntosh apples, and the U-Pick today is McIntosh! All fresh apples are behind the big red barn in the Apple Shed with tours heading out every hour on the hour until 4 pm. Live music is 2 PM-4 PM with
Apple Update and More! August 24 Read More »
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
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Carolina Bluegrass Style joins us at the Orchard for live music on August 25th at 2 PM.
August 25: Carolina Bluegrass Style Read More »
The Rewind Goodtimz Band–an awesome mix of seasoned WNC musicians–returns to the Orchard pavilion for more great dance-and-clap til you drop music. You won’t want to leave the dance floor! Join Rewind for a good time with Jack Freck, Frank Moore, Jimmy Cox, and Chris Vaughn. Come come take in some breathtaking views, enjoy the
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