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Bascom Lamar Lunsford Mountain Music Festival

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Cultural Open to the public

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

10 AM – 4 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Private Location (sign in to display)

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This event is the second longest-running folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named in honor of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, who was a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of Southern Appalachia. Please join us in honoring the rich cultural traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains!

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Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies | View More Events