Tanya Tucker, Old Crow Medicine Show Headlining Earl Scruggs Music Festival in NC

Coming up August 30 through September 1, 2024, it's the 3rd annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Mill Spring, North Carolina.

As in year's past, the Festival will take place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center located at 25 International Boulevard in Mill Spring, North Carolina 28756.

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This year's lineup of artists include Country music legend Tanya Tucker along with Marty Stuart and his band the Fabulous Superlatives, the Yonder Mountain String Band, the Old Crow Medicine Show, Shawn Camp and many more.

Doug Grondahl, COO of the Tryon International Equestrian Center says, “where else can you enjoy a trail ride in the morning, have lunch at a sit-down restaurant and catch a world-class music act, all in the same day?" Grondahl also added that "our facility’s versatility, high-end amenities and stunning natural surroundings make it the perfect setting for a uniquely unforgettable music festival experience.”

Three day weekend and one day passes are on sale now. Click here to get your tickets today to the 3rd Annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival.

This year's three-day Festival also give you and your family unique opportunities to enjoy like horseback riding, trail rides, a bourbon tasting, yoga, pickleball, a Bluegrass Over Easy breakfast and more.

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival officially begins Friday morning but for those that are able to arrive on Thursday, you are invited to be a part of the Welcome Home Celebration and the Bourbon and Bluegrass Tasting Event from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Also on Thursday, Tanasi and The Well Drinkers along with Travis Book & Friends with Tommy Maher & Julian Pinelli will perform.

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By the way, on-site lodging options are filling up fast. Act now to secure tent camping or dry RV camping or to jump on the waitlist for a one bedroom cabin.

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They had the burgers and the hotdogs. We used to walk to Backyard Burgers when we lived on Bunce. In hindsight, probably not the safest but hey we are here still. Now the thing I looked forward to most was the fries. I miss them.