Appalachian String Band Music Festival 2026
About this festival
The Appalachian String Band Music Festival is a week-long event in Clifftop, West Virginia, for string band musicians and fans. It is notable for its celebration of old-time Appalachian music and its evolving traditions, including campsite jam sessions and a Neo-Traditional Band Contest.
What Appalachian String Band Music Festival offers
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Where it was
Camp Washington-Carver
HC 35 Box 5, Clifftop, WV 25831
Local Currency: USD
The local currency is USD.
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3 August 2026
