If your idea of a perfect summer weekend includes world-class bluegrass music, mountain scenery, good food, and friendly people, mark your calendar now for the 2026 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 4-6, 2026, at the beautiful Happy Holiday RV Village in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Hosted by Classic Promotions, this three-day festival brings together some of the biggest names in bluegrass music for a weekend packed with live performances, jam sessions, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable mountain memories.
Event Details
2026 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
📅 June 4-6, 2026
📍 Happy Holiday RV Village
1553 Wolfetown Rd
Cherokee, NC
Festival Highlights
The Cherokee Bluegrass Festival has become one of the region’s premier bluegrass gatherings, attracting music lovers from across the Southeast.
Festival features include:
- Host Band: Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
- Food Vendors
- Jam Tent
- Big Tent Seating Area
- Shuttle Service from Parking Areas
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere
- Traditional Bluegrass Jam Sessions Throughout the Weekend
Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass fan or simply looking for a great weekend in the mountains, the festival offers a welcoming environment where music and community come together.
Tickets & Seating Information
Reserved Seating
Reserved seats are assigned when orders are received.
To request specific seats, contact Classic Promotions directly:
📞 (919) 526-0662
📧 Classicpromotionsmusic@gmail.com
General Seating
General admission seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please Note: Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Day Schedule
11:30 AM – Sherri Boyd, Allen Dyer, Lorraine Jordan, Edgar Loudermilk
12:00 PM – Edgar Loudermilk Band
1:00 PM – Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers
2:00 PM – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
3:00 PM – Authentic Unlimited
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Supper Break
5:30 PM – Edgar Loudermilk Band
6:30 PM – Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers
7:30 PM – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
8:30 PM – Authentic Unlimited
Friday, June 5, 2026
Day Schedule
11:00 AM – Sandy’s Back Porch Band
12:00 PM – Retro 78
1:00 PM – Nothin’ Fancy
2:00 PM – Larry Stephenson Band
3:00 PM – Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Supper Break
5:30 PM – Retro 78
6:30 PM – Nothin’ Fancy
7:30 PM – Larry Stephenson Band
8:30 PM – Appalachian Road Show
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Day Schedule
11:00 AM – Native American Show
12:00 PM – Deeper Shade of Blue
1:00 PM – Fast Track
2:00 PM – Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
3:00 PM – Malpass Brothers
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Supper Break
5:30 PM – Fast Track
6:15 PM – Deeper Shade of Blue
7:00 PM – Darren Nicholson Band
8:15 PM – Drawings
8:30 PM – Malpass Brothers
Experience Bluegrass in the Heart of Cherokee
There are few places better suited for a bluegrass festival than Cherokee. Surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, visitors can spend the day enjoying incredible live music and then explore the area’s scenic drives, cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, and local restaurants.
From award-winning performers like Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Appalachian Road Show, and The Malpass Brothers, to fan favorites including Larry Stephenson Band, Authentic Unlimited, Darren Nicholson Band, and Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, the 2026 lineup delivers something for every bluegrass enthusiast.
Whether you’re bringing an RV, staying nearby, or making a weekend road trip out of it, the Cherokee Bluegrass Festival offers the perfect opportunity to experience authentic mountain music in one of North Carolina’s most beautiful destinations.
We’ll see you in Cherokee this June for three days of incredible music, mountain hospitality, and bluegrass tradition.
