Discover the Soundtrack of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Tune in to the Traditional Melodies Near You.

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We’ve curated weekly and monthly recurring events to help you plan your adventure.

What to Expect

Music. Song. Dance.

The Blue Ridge region mirrors the rest of the nation in hosting an energetic mix of musical styles.

Pop, classical, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, country—these are all here.

In addition the Blue Ridge has an unmatched legacy of traditional music and dance.

These are the songs, tunes, and dances carried on largely outside of formal music instruction or the commercial drive of popular culture.

The Virginia Blue Ridge Music Trails guides travelers to the many public settings in which Blue Ridge folk music and dance thrive today.

Women’s stringband, circa 1940s. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College/Franklin County Bicentennial Collection)
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Stevie Barr & the Mastertones performing at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, 2014. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College)
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About the Music Trail

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These are recurring events that happen along the trail: monthly, weekly, or annually.

Upcoming Events

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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
25 Sep
September 25, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
27 Sep
September 27, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
02 Oct
October 2, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
04 Oct
October 4, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Sorghum Molasses Festival
07 Oct
October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023    
All Day
Clifford Ruritan Club
The Clifford Ruritan Club is dedicated to supporting the local community‚ through fun and family-based events. The Annual Sorghum festival is their way of doing [...]
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Crawford Brothers’ Quartet Anniversary Sing
08 Oct
October 8, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Covenant Presbyterian Church
This annual gospel music event celebrates the singing tradition of the Crawford Brothers’ Quartet‚ a noted local gospel group. The anniversary sing has been going [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
09 Oct
October 9, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
11 Oct
October 11, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
12 Oct
October 12, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Madison Heights Community Center
This monthly gathering is part membership meeting and part informal bluegrass jam session. Visitors are welcome‚ and the first visit is free. The JMBA also [...]
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Cider Barn Fall Festival
14 Oct
October 14, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chapel Creek Farms
Enjoy the day at Chapel Creek Farms with live music all day, fresh cider, a variety of vendors, and hayrides. The event is fun for [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
16 Oct
October 16, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
18 Oct
October 18, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
23 Oct
October 23, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
25 Oct
October 25, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Sedalia Center Chili Cookoff
28 Oct
October 28, 2023    
All Day
Sedalia Center
The Sedalia Center is a regional non-profit organization that’s designed to "ignite and nourish the creative process by offering programs in the arts‚ culture‚ environmental [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
30 Oct
October 30, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
01 Nov
November 1, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Apple Harvest (Drive-Thru) Festival
04 Nov
November 4, 2023 - November 5, 2023    
All Day
Albemarle Cider Works and Vintage Virginia Apples
Come together to listen to great music and enjoy workshops, food, apple products, and a variety of craft vendors for an entire day! The Apple [...]
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Events on September 25, 2023
25 Sep
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
25 Sep 23
Charlottesville
Events on September 27, 2023
27 Sep
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
27 Sep 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 2, 2023
02 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
2 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 4, 2023
04 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
4 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 7, 2023
07 Oct
Sorghum Molasses Festival
7 Oct 23
Clifford
Events on October 8, 2023
08 Oct
Crawford Brothers’ Quartet Anniversary Sing
8 Oct 23
Staunton
Events on October 9, 2023
09 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
9 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 11, 2023
11 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
11 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 12, 2023
12 Oct
James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
12 Oct 23
Madison Heights
Events on October 14, 2023
14 Oct
Cider Barn Fall Festival
14 Oct 23
Montvale
Events on October 16, 2023
16 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
16 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 18, 2023
18 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
18 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 23, 2023
23 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
23 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 25, 2023
25 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
25 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on October 28, 2023
28 Oct
Sedalia Center Chili Cookoff
28 Oct 23
Big Island
Events on October 30, 2023
30 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
30 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 1, 2023
01 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
1 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 4, 2023
04 Nov
Apple Harvest (Drive-Thru) Festival
4 Nov 23
North Garden