Saturday, October 25, 2025

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Balsam Range

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

Appalachian Road Show

Michael Reno Harrell

Saturday, October 25th, 11:00 AM – 6:00 pm

Voted #1 Best Event/Festival in Haywood County (2024) – Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience at the Haywood County Arts Council’s Annual Bluegrass Festival Fundraiser!

This year, we’re returning stronger than ever at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds—just in time for the stunning leaf season! After the challenges of Hurricane Helene forced us to cancel last year’s event, we’re more excited than ever to bring you a bigger, better, and unmissable festival in 2025!

We’re excited to present the 2025 line-up:

Ticket Information:

Early Bird Ticket Rates:

General Ticket (12+ years of age) $55 + NC Sales Tax = $58.85

Youth (up to 12 years of age) FREE!

After August 30 tickets increase to $65 NC Sales Tax = $69.55

Your bank statement may say “GIVEBUTTER *HAYWOOD CO” if you donated by credit or debit card, or “PAYPAL GIVEBUTTER or VENMO *GIVEBUTTER. All of the money raised through the Give Butter platform comes to Haywood County Arts Council.

What to Expect:

Award-winning Bluegrass Bands that’ll have you tapping your feet all day long!
Local Artists & Vendors showcasing their incredible creations—get your hands on one-of-a-kind works of art!
Raffles with amazing prizes, including unique items from local artisans!
Artist Member Demonstrations—watch our talented artists at work and maybe even learn something new!
A child and adult playground—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Delicious local food and drinks will keep you fueled while you take in the festivities!

This festival is not just an event—it’s a celebration of community, art, and resilience. It’s a time for us to come together, support local artists, and have a blast in the heart of Haywood County.

Your participation is key to helping us fund and grow the Haywood County Arts Council’s programs and continue supporting local talent. We can’t wait to see you there and share this incredible experience together! Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us! We need your support more than ever to make this fundraiser a success. Your donations and attendance will help fuel the future of the arts in Haywood County!

"This was our first time attending from Texas, everything was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the festival and Maggie Valley. We look forward to returning."

"The festival was well organized, the staff were able to answer all of our questions and helped us with everything we needed."

"Our third year at this festival. Always enjoy it and plan to make it an annual event."

"All of the bands were excellent, and the weather was gorgeous - as usual!"

"This was the best small festival that we’ve attended. All the music was top notch. The food was great and the festival grounds were perfect for the size of the crowd. We will definitely consider coming back from Lincoln County next year."

"We love the festival. Appreciate all the planning and work that go into making it a pleasant and enjoyable experience."

Call for Vendors!

Attention HCAC Artist Members: As a benefit of your membership, you are eligible to participate as an art vendor at a discounted rate. To receive this discount, please fill out a separate form. Contact Lauren at Artist@HaywoodArts.org to request the form.

If you’re interested in becoming an artist member learn more here!

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

Discover the wonders of Haywood County, NC. Come stay in exceptional accommodations, indulge in delectable dining, shop to your heart’s content, embark on thrilling outdoor adventures, immerse yourself in the arts scene, and so much more!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Ticket Information:

Call for Vendors!

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

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