Earl Scruggs Music Festival

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is back and taking place on Labor Day Weekend 2023 at the prestigious Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina. Enjoy three days of music, food, and fun from September 1st-3th, 2023.

The annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival celebrates the life and achievements of American icon and musical genius Earl Scruggs. Born in Cleveland County's small Flint Hill community nearby NC, he was famous for introducing "Scruggs style" banjo playing to a wide audience. His creative ability allowed him to collaborate with artists from various genres, forming an impressive range of music during his lifetime.

Experience the captivating sounds of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. The multi-day event is a tribute to Mr. Scruggs' remarkable achievements and an opportunity for fans who have a genuine passion for this genre to come together and enjoy its vibrant culture.

It was held in collaboration between the Earl Scruggs Center, a museum and cultural center situated in Shelby, NC, and WNCW-FM public radio at Isothermal Community College of Western North Carolina. Last year's inaugural Earl Scruggs Music Festival was hosted during Labor Day weekend 2022 at Tryon International Equestrian Center, nestled among the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains with amenities such as camping grounds, lodgings, restaurants, and activities galore.