A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors. Old time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages.  The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries.

Schedule of Events:

July 31, 2024:

9-10am: Daily Contest Registration (youth- 17 and under) (senior- 60 and over) (open -all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Banjo Contest Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth & Senior Banjo Contests- Awards to follow each contest - Outdoor Stage
Senior Contest to follow Youth Awards - Chestnut Lodge
Open Banjo Contest follows Senior Awards - Outdoor Stage

11amvStretching for Musicians – hosted by Lucy Allen - Picnic Shelter

1-2pm: Flatfoot Dance Workshop with C. Burton - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Cat in the Butter”

2pm: “Judges Thoughts” for Flatfoot Dance with C. Burton, P. Jamison & L. Maiuri - Chestnut Lodge

3pm: New Music Open Mic Registration - Chestnut Lodge

3:30-5pm: New Music Open Mic – with J. Rothfield - Chestnut Lodge

5pm: Banjo Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-10pm: Flatfoot Family Dance with C. Burton - Picnic Shelter
Band: “Cat in the Butter”

8-11pm: Square Dance -Callers: Steve Ballman & Linda Donohew - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Long Point String Band” with Hunter Walker

August 1, 2024:

9-10am: Daily Contest Registration (youth – 17 and under) (senior – 60 and over) (open–all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Fiddle Contest Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth & Senior Fiddle Contest – Awards to follow each contest - Outdoor Stage
Senior Contest to follow Youth Awards - Chestnut Lodge
Open Fiddle Contest follows Senior Awards - Outdoor Stage

1pm: Square Dance Fundamentals for Kids ”Family Supervision/Participation Required” - Chestnut Lodge
Caller: Janine Smith
Music by: Palmer & Greg Loux and Friends (In Good Company)

5pm: Fiddle Contest Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-11pm: Square Dance – Callers: Beth Molaro & Liam Kelly - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Critton Hollow” with Sam & Joe Herrmann

August 2, 2024:

9-10am: Daily Contest Registration (youth 17 and under) (open – all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Neo-Traditional Band Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth Neo-Traditional Band Contest – Awards to follow contest - Outdoor Stage

11am: Stretching for Musicians hosted by Lucy Allen - Picnic Shelter

Noon: Neo-Traditional Band Contest - Outdoor Stage

1-2pm: Master’s Showcase w/ 2023 Grand Master Fiddler Champion Tessa McCoy - Chestnut Lodge

5pm: Neo-Traditional Band Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-9pm: Concert - Band: “The Shoats” with Mary Linscheid - Outdoor Stage

8-11pm: Square Dance- Callers: Pete LaBerge & Taylor Runner - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Allemande”with Chris Germain

August 3, 2024:

9-10am: Daily Contest Registration (youth 17 and under) (open – all ages) - Information Tent

10:30am: Lineup announced to Traditional Band Registrants - Information Tent

11am: Youth Traditional Band Contest – Awards to follow contest - Outdoor Stage

11am: Craig Evans, Book Debut - Chestnut Lodge

Noon: Traditional Band Contest - Outdoor Stage

2pm: Flatfoot Dance Contest Registration (all age groups) - Information Tent

2:30pm: Lineup announced to Flatfoot Contest Registrants - Information Tent

3pm: Flatfoot Dance Contest- Awards to follow contest - Outdoor Stage
Band: “Juanita Fireball & the Clifftop Drifters”

6pm: Traditional Band Finals and Awards - Outdoor Stage

8-9pmvConcert: ”The McCoy’s” with Chance & Tessa McCoy - Outdoor Stage

8-11pm: Square Dance – Callers: Lou Maiuri & Phil Jamison - Chestnut Lodge
Band: “Juanita Fireball and the Clifftop Drifters” with Mike & Mary Sue Burns

August 4, 2024:

No scheduled events - Camp Store open till noon
All Campers Must Be Checked Out By 1PM

Dates: July 31, 2024 - August 4, 2024

Location:

Camp Washington Carver,
1277 Washington Carver Road,
Danese, WV 25831.

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