2026 North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Hey Bluegrass Fans!
Headed to Cherokee this August? We’ve still got plenty of awesome reserved seats waiting for you — all nice and shady under our big ol’ tent! Snag yours before they’re scooped up — call Donna at 919-526-0662 today!
Dates: August 12, 13, 14 & 16, 2026
Location: Happy Holiday RV Village, 1553 Wolfetown Rd, Cherokee, NC
Join us at The North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival in Cherokee, NC! Enjoy live stage shows, savor delicious bites from food trucks, explore unique craft vendors, and experience the magic of campfire jamming. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your tickets and be a part of this unforgettable celebration of bluegrass music!
Event Highlights:
- Host Band: Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
- Live Stage Shows
- Food Trucks
- Craft Vendors
- Campfire Jamming
Tickets & Seating:
- Reserved Seating: Seats are assigned upon order receipt. To request specific seats, call (919) 526-0662 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - General Seating: First-come, first-served
- Fees: Non-refundable $20 deposit included in all tickets. Processing fee for credit card purchases. ($4 per 3-day ticket; $3 per 1-day ticket) Please note that all event details, including but not limited to the lineup of bands, performance times, and schedule, are subject to change.
Wednesday Night
Join us for our Wednesday Night Covered Dish Supper, an evening of good food, warm fellowship, and great music. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy entertainment by the Lovesick Drifters with their Hank Williams Sr. tribute.
Ham biscuits provided by Silverstone Hams

Thursday
12:00 PM – Edgar Loudermilk Band
1:00 PM – Churchmen
2:00 PM – Kody Norris Show
3:00 PM – Little Roy and Lizzy Show
4:00 PM – SUPPER BREAK
5:30 PM – Churchmen
6:30 PM – Edgar Loudermilk Band
7:30 PM – Kody Norris Band
8:30 PM – Little Roy and Lizzy Show
Friday
12:00 PM – Catahoula Drive
1:00 PM – Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run
2:00 PM – Country Grass
3:00 PM – Junior Sisk Band
4:00 PM – SUPPER BREAK
5:30 PM – Catahoula Drive
6:30 PM – Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run
7:30 PM – Larry Cordle Show
8:30 PM – Junior Sisk Band
Saturday
11:00 AM- Billy and The Kids
12:00 PM – Creekwater Collective
1:00 PM – Catahoula Drive
2:00 PM – Chris Davis Band
3:00 PM – Country Grass
4:00 PM – SUPPER BREAK
5:30 PM – Chris Davis Band
6:30 PM – Larry Sparks & Lonesome Ramblers
8:00 PM – Lonesome River Band


