In just two short years, the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival has become one of the most respected music festivals in the southeast. The festival has been honored to have such world class performing artists as The Isaacs, Sierra Hull, Lizzy Long, Little Roy Lewis, the Steep Canyon Rangers, and two memorable surprise appearances by bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs.
Last year’s Cashiers Mountain Music Festival drew more than 2,500 fans to the Village Green.
This year, the third annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best one yet.
The festival is proud to announce that nationally known and regionally loved Balsam Range will be the headlining act to close out day one of this year’s festival on Saturday, July 2. Balsam Range has held the top spot on the Bluegrass Unlimited charts for the last two months for the song, “Trains I Missed.”
From left, David Holt and bluegrass legend Doc Watson are the headlining act at this year’s Cashiers Mountain Music Festival on Sunday, July 3.
N.C. bluegrass legend and eight-time Grammy award winner Doc Watson will close out the festival on day two, Sunday, July 3, accompanied by David Holt.
As always, a fireworks display will mark the end of the festival after Watson’s Sunday night performance.
Also scheduled to perform on Saturday are Suite Caroline, Mountain Faith, The Hims, Rafe Hollister, Nitrograss, and Dehlia Low.
Sunday’s performers include Sweet Tater, Hurricane Creek, the Harris Brothers, the Darren Nicholson Band, the Songs of Jackson County band, and the Rye Holler Boys.
Following is the stage schedule for the event:
Saturday, July 2
Main Stage (Village Commons)
- 11 to 11:45 a.m. - Suite Caroline
- Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Mountain Faith
- 1 to 2 p.m.- The Hims
- 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.- Rafe Hollister
- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.- Nitrograss
- 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.- Dehlia Low
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.- Balsam Range
Open Jam Stage (Village Green Gazebo)
- 11 to 7:30 p.m.- Open jam sessions all day long
Sunday, July 3
Main Stage (Village Commons)
- Noon to 12:45 p.m.- Sweet Tater
- 1 to 1:45 p.m.- Hurricane Creek Band
- 2 to 3 p.m.- Harris Brothers
- 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.- Darren Nicholson Band
- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.- Songs of Jackson County Band
- 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.- Rye Holler Boys
- 7 to 9 p.m. - Doc Watson, David Holt and Richard Watson
- Dark - Fireworks
Open Jam Stage (Village Green Gazebo)
- Noon to 9 p.m.- Open jam sessions all day long
This will be the first year the festival utilizes the newly constructed Village Commons area, adjacent to the Village Green grounds where the last two events have been held. Music will be featured at both the new commons stage, and the original Village Green gazebo stage as well. Festival organizers also are encouraging local musicians to bring their instruments this year for open jamming that will be available at the gazebo stage throughout both days.
Balsam Range is the headlining act for the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, July 2.
But the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival isn’t just about the music. In addition to the top-notch performances everyone will enjoy, there will be delicious food and beverages available, a children’s zone, a car show, and an arts and crafts show.
The festival is always in need of sponsors for the event. There are a variety of levels of sponsorship available from $15,000 to $100, all of which come with their own set of perks and privileges. The Preserve at Rock Creek, a gated community near Cashiers NC, has been a primary sponsor for the past 2 years, and continues to be for this festival.
The Cashiers Mountain Music Festival is a family and community oriented event sponsored by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Cashiers Preservation Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance to a variety of local needs. Proceeds from the festival will flow directly to the foundation.
Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the gate, and good for both days of the festival. Children 12-under will be admitted for free. No coolers, pets or firearms are allowed. Please bring a chair or blanket.
For more information about the festival, including tickets, flyers, vendor and sponsor applications, visit the website, or call the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191. Fans can also check out the festival on Facebook.
