Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2026

Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Mill Spring, North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2026!
Enjoy rare artist collaborations, insightful speakers and discussions, premium offerings on-site, like restaurants and lodging, and unscripted musical moments as you celebrate Labor Day Weekend with artists you know and love, and those you have yet to discover.
Early Bird Weekend Passes & Lodging are ON SALE NOW. Secure yours for the lowest possible price while supplies last! → earlscruggsmusicfest.com/tickets?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e233_tv4_tp1_a1demo0jgfdh9k
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership by the Earl Scruggs Center, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby, NC, and public radio WNCW-FM a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina.