2025
2025 Music Schedule
The Blue Ridge Parkway is under repair. Click here for alternate routes.
Spring Spruce Up – Volunteer Day
Monday, April 28 from 10 AM – 3 PM
Join us for the Orchard at Altapass Spring Spruce Up – our first volunteer day of 2025!
NOTE: Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Tricia at marketing@altapassorchard.org by 4/25 so we can plan accordingly.
We’re sprucing up a few key spots before opening day:
– Trail 2 winds into the lower woods. Large trees are cleared, but we need help cleaning up remaining limbs and debris.
– The Pollinator Garden, located at the front of the Orchard, is craving some TLC.
– Barn & Pavilion are ready for cleaning and set up for opening day.
Wear sturdy shoes or work boots and bring work gloves, hand clippers, rakes, or even a chainsaw or two.
Let’s get the Orchard ready together – see you there! 
Bluegrass at Altapass
Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM – 5 PM
Come enjoy fantastic music while supporting our beautiful land.
We are absolutely thrilled to host this year’s Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Festival, Bluegrass at Altapass. This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple pie and ice cream.
Join us in supporting our recovery from Hurricane Helene, specifically the areas of erosion and landslides that need reinforcement.
While we warmly encourage donations to support this important work, admission is free.
2025 Opening Day
Saturday, May 10, 10 AM – 5 PM
We are pleased to announce our tentative opening date for the 2025 season: Saturday, May 10th!
During the month of May, the Orchard’s General Store will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 5PM serving up hand-scooped ice cream, warm apple pie, and home-made fudge. Come by and browse our unique selection of handcrafted items from local artisans, potters, and woodworkers–there’s something for everyone!
Note: The portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway that leads directly to the Orchard is currently closed due to ongoing repair work. We are hopeful that this section of the Parkway will be open by May 10.
Gospel Hymn Sing
Sunday, May 25
3 – 4PM
We are so excited to kick off our 2025 music season with the Gospel Hymn Sing, where the voices of our local area churches will unite in celebration of faith and song. Set in our music pavilion with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this family-friendly event brings together Altapass Baptist Church and Altapass Church of God.
3rd Annual Pipes on the Parkway
Saturday, June 7
Noon – 4PM
Join us for the 3rd annual Pipes on the Parkway on June 7th, from noon to 4 PM, at The Orchard at Altapass, where the rich Scots-Irish heritage of our region comes alive through the soulful sounds of traditional music. Set amidst a stunning heirloom apple orchard perched along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this event offers a unique blend of history and harmony, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.
Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Scots-Irish settlers who shaped these hills, as pipers and musicians fill the air with timeless melodies that echo their stories of resilience and culture. Whether you’re tapping your feet to the tunes or soaking in the scenic beauty of this historic orchard, Pipes on the Parkway promises an afternoon of connection to the past and enjoyment of the present—perfect for families, history buffs, and music lovers alike.