Local Mtn Events

Ashe County Farmers Market

Backstreet Downtown West Jefferson - 108 Backstreet, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 8:00 AM | Ends: 1:00 PM

Every Saturday from 8AM - 1PM

MerleFest

Wilkes Community College - 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 | Starts: 9:30 AM | Ends: 10:00 PM

One of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans.

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Night Hike on the Mountain

Mount Jefferson State Park Natural Area, 1481 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson | Starts: 8:30 PM | Ends: 9:30 PM

Join a Park Ranger on a night hike at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.

It will be a night filled with star gazing and the sounds of nocturnal animals.

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Mountain Warrior Renaissance Presents A Merry May Day Celebration

Lost Province and Molley Chomper - Lansing | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 4:00 PM

Live Music

Artisan Crafts

Food and Drink

Childrens Crafts

Spring Open House and Courthouse Jam!

Museum of Ashe County History | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 2:30PM

We invite the public to attend its annual Spring Open House and first-ever Courtroom Bluegrass and Old-time Jam session.

Folks are encouraged to bring their instruments and participate as members of the Poison Branch Band lead off the jam session. (Acoustic instruments only, please!)

All ages and skill levels are welcome!

There will also be a used book sale, as well as activities for kids to enjoy!

FREE and open to the public.

Badges of Ashe Classic Car Show

Ashe County Courthouse - 150 Government Cr, Jefferson, NC | Starts: 9:00 AM | Ends: 12:00 PM

The 2nd Annual Badges of Ashe Class Car, Truck, and Bike Show!

All proceeds go to Badges of Ashe, a non-profit for all the county law enforcement agencies.

New River Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Riverside Restaurant - Todd | Starts: 6:30 PM | Ends: 1:30 PM

NC’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K.

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Second Annual Skeeter Fest (Beer Festival)

New River Brewings Taproom - 833 US 221, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 12:00 PM | Ends: 9:00 PM

Sip the Summer at Skeeter Fest!

Join us Memorial Day Weekend for an epic celebration of live music, Skeeter Pee flights & slushies, a tie-dye station, yard games, and more!

Grab your friends, soak up the sunshine, and let’s kick off summer the right way!

Shoot to Thrill at Saloon Studios

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 6:30 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

The All-Girl AC/DC tribute band SHOOT TO THRILL performance with opening band Black Market Conspiracy!

Gates open at 6:30, opener starts at 7pm and Shoot to Thrill starts at 8:30pm.

Almost On The Go food truck will be on site!

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Equinox Jazz Orchestra – Beatles to Bourbon Street

The Walker Center - 292 First Citizens Bank Lane, Wilkesboro NC 28697 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 9:00 PM

Audiences worldwide love the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra for their high-energy show and rich camaraderie. Their performances feature the greatest songs, best original arrangements, and phenomenal musicianship. Inspired by legends like Frank, Dean, and Sammy, they put a fresh spin on the Great American songbook. Their music includes Motown, Country, folk, and rock, accompanied by engaging stories. Don't miss their season-closing street parade at the Walker Center! For tickets, call 336-838-6260.

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Wayne Henderson and Friends

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Award winning musicians playing the best of Traditional Music.

The Coolest Corner Ashe Bash

150 Government Cr, Jefferson, NC | Starts: 6:00 PM

Free Music Event

Family Friendly!

Uptown Dueling Pianos

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 10:00 PM

Every 2nd Thursday of the month in June, July, August and September come to the Saloon and have some fun! The Carolina’s best all-request, sing-a-long entertainment, the Uptown dueling pianos! Tickets $15 Online $20 at the Door.

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Will take you on a ride back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made and the careers of the legends, we all love today were born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history recreating the hits from yesteryear.  You’ll experience the most authentic performance that will make you want to dance and sing to your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits such as Go Your Own Way, Dreams and Rhianon.

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Whitetop Mountain Band

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Old time music with deep mountain roots.

Eyes of Silver-Doobie Brothers Tribute

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

As one of the most popular pop/rock bands of the 70’s, the Doobie Brothers racked up a string of gold and platinum records with their soul-infected tunes.  Fan favorite hits include  Listen to the Music, “Black Water”, “China Grove” and many more classics.  Eyes of Silver will impress you with their spot-on musical performance, harmonies, and stellar vocals.  Prepare to be transported back to the 1970’s music scene.

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Christmas In July Festival

Downtown West Jefferson | Starts: 9:00 AM | Ends: 10:00 PM

Friday 5:00 - 10:00pm - Music and food vendors.

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm - Full festival with music, food vendors, Farmer's Market, arts & crafts, children's activities.

The Festival is a free-admission event held in Downtown West Jefferson featuring the very best in traditional mountain music, handmade arts & crafts vendors throughout the region while still celebrating the Christmas Tree industry. Numerous food vendors feature a variety of the infamous delicious festival foods & more.

On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Not just any musician can nail the 5-part harmonies with the likes of Glenn Frey and Don Henley or pull off the talk-box guitar solos of Joe Walsh. But with dedication, 70’s costuming, a surplus of musical chops, On the Border -The Ultimate Eagles Tribute pulls it off, treating fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through The Eagles’ songbook. The band covers every hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” and “Lying’ Eyes” to rave-ups such as “Life in the Fast Lane” and “Heartache Tonight”. 

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Those Three Guys

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

70's, 80's and 90's Americana Music.

Backstreet Park Concert Series - The Lucky Strikes

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Classic Rock-n-Roll 50's - 80's.

Backstreet Park Concert Series - Wild Mountain Magic

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Piano/Vocal duet playing music from the 30’s & 40’s, pop, soft rock, light jazz, Broadway.

ZZTop Notch

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

ZZ Top Notch grew from the love of the music from that Little Ol’ Band from Texas. The members comprise over 100 years of professional experience performing Classic rock music.  ZZ Top Notch are determined to bring the concert goer the ZZ Top experience to life with the best of the ZZ Top style of Texas Blues and Rock such as “Got Me Under Pressure”, “Gimme All Your Lovin”, “Pearl Necklace” and more.

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

A unique blend of Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel tunes.

Blue Ridge Brutal Bike Ride

Starts and ends on East Main St, Jefferson, NC | Starts: 8:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM

The Blue Ridge Brutal is not for the faint of heart. All of the Rides—100, 70, 50 or 25 miles—take you through the Blue Ridge mountains and over many hills. However, you can mix the pain with the joy of riding through some of the most beautiful scenery in North Carolina

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Kelly and Ian Snider

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Old time tunes and songs.

Who Are You-Tribute to The Who

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

WHO ARE YOU recreates the sound on stage that will make any WHO maniac smile.  Who Are You, boasts a complete repertoire of Who favorites ranging from the early classics like “I Can’t Explain” and “Magic Bus,” to songs from their more mature years like “Baba O’Riley” and, of course, “Who Are You.” The band also performs the band’s revolutionary album, “Tommy,” which defined the term “rock opera,” in its entirety.

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Backstreet Park Concert Series - Mountain Laurels

Downtown Backstreet Park 2nd Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Celtic and Fiddle Music.

Blue Ridge Relay

Grayson Highlands, VA to Asheville, NC | Starts: 5:00 AM | Ends: 6:00 PM

208 miles with your best friends in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Blue Ridge Relay is the Southeast’s premier team running relay through the mountainous backroads of the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA and NC.

Teams of 4-12 runners start in Grayson Highlands State Park, VA (elevation 4,920') and finish in Asheville, NC.

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Night Train-Tribute to Guns & Roses

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

NIGHTRAIN’S Tribute show to Guns n Roses with the accurate vocals and hypnotic swaying of Axl capture the audience’s attention from the first beat down to the last note. Slash’s classic riffs and perfect showmanship (and let’s not forget the top hat) will make everyone do a double take. This band’s vibrant stage presence and accuracy to everything about Guns N’ Roses leaves the entire crowd pleased.

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Hollywood Nights - Bob Segar Band Tribute

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Hollywood Nights is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. They have set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail.  If you are a true Bob Seger fan, you won’t want to miss Hollywood Nights and your favorites, “Against The Wind”, “Night Moves”, “Turn The Page”, “Like a Rock” plus many more.

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Def Leggend - A Tribute of Def Leppard

Saloon Studios Live - 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

The band is the most authentic Def Leppard Tribute in the world.  They provide an experience of sight and sound that will make you think you are hearing Def Leppard themselves.  The next best thing to “Def Leppard” is an honor Def Leggend never takes for granted and work tirelessly to earn show after show.  No one leaves a Def Leggend performance without believing they have just seen the best “Def Leppard Tribute Experience” in the world!

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Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Concert

Ashe Civic Center - 962 Mount Jefferson Road | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 10:00 PM

Join us for a wonderful evening of Bluegrass featuring Ralph Stanley II and Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road as well as Eustace Conway.

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