ADD-ON EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
KICK OFF WELCOME PARTY
THURSDAY NIGHT WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION!
Arrive a day early and enjoy this free and open-to-the-public event featuring live music, carousel rides, and restaurants. If you decide you want more after Thursday night, weekend passes will be available for purchase on site. Come join us! Foggy Mountain Stage, 4:30pm-9:00pm — open and free to the public featuring: Battle of the Banjos Band competition winner (TBA) 4:30pm-5:30pm Holler Choir 6:00pm-7:00pm Finkelstein 3 7:30pm-9:00pm Old Fashioned Carousel rides
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FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
BOOK, BOURBON & BLUEGRASS
FT. TRAVIS BOOK & DREW MATULICH
Limited Tickets Available! Join us for a bourbon tasting and private concert featuring the talented Travis Book (of The Infamous Stringdusters) and Drew Matulich, who will be performing a blend of classic harmony singing, including their original songs in the traditional "brothers-style" bluegrass harmony. In addition to the exceptional musical experience, we'll have a wonderful bourbon tasting featuring a special guide to take us through the selections. The cost of the evening includes a limited edition commemorative ESMF Bourbon tasting glass, light appetizers, and samples of our Earl Scruggs Music Festival Russell's Barrel Selection. We hope to see you there for this unique event.
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7:00-8:30PM
TICKETS: $75/PERSON
BLUEGRASS OVER EASY BREAKFAST
FT. ALLISON DE GROOT + TATIANA HARGREAVES
Limited Tickets Available | Legends Club Start your festival Saturday with a delightful gourmet breakfast buffet at the Legends Club. While you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to a special performance of bluegrass and traditional banjo and fiddle tunes by the acclaimed master musicians Allison de Groot + Tatiana Hargreaves. Our menu will feature a variety of options, including Earl's favorite, fried liver mush, alongside our resort Chef's expertly prepared dishes. It's a unique opportunity to savor beautiful music in an intimate and charming setting as you begin your day at the festival. We look forward to seeing you there!
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9-10:30 AM
TICKETS: $45/PERSON
SUNDAY MORNING GOSPEL BRUNCH
FT. MUSIC FROM DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE
Brunch can be purchased at Roger’s Diner so that you can sit outside at Foggy Mountain Stage to hear Gospel Music from Darin & Brooke Aldridge, open to all festival patrons from 10:30am- 12:00 pm.
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10:30AM-12PM
ADD-ON EXPERIENCES
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES THROUGH THE BLUE RIDGE FOOTHILLS OF TRYON RESORT
Meet at the General Store at 8:30am, for a 9:00am-10:00am ride, Thursday-Saturday. Enjoy a one-hour Tryon Western Adventure trail ride. Participants will meet at the Tryon General Store where a guide will provide instructions and gear. The trail ride will explore the beautiful, wooded trails of the Tryon International Equestrian Center, guided by local experts. No experience is required. The minimum age for the trail rides is 6 years old.
THU | FRI | SAT
9:00 AM
PRICE: $95/PERSON
OPEN GYM
Thursday: 6AM-7:30PM Friday: 6AM-7:30PM Saturday: 8AM-4:00PM Sunday: Closed
FREE