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52nd Carter Fold Festival

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 🕐 3:00pm – 10:00pm 📍 Bristol Music / Concerts
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The Carter Family Fold’s 52nd Annual Festival brings together a full evening of mountain music, community, and tradition in Hiltons, Virginia. This year’s celebration features performances by Ronnie Williams & Friends, the Whitetop Mountain Band, and the Lonesome River Band, offering a powerful mix of old‑time, bluegrass, and Appalachian roots. Guests can enjoy food trucks and local vendors throughout the grounds, adding to the welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere. Now in its 52nd year, the festival continues the Fold’s mission of preserving the music and spirit that shaped generations across the mountains.

Gate will open at 3pm and the music begins on stage at 6pm

August 1, 20263:00 pm - 10:00 pmCarter Family Fold(276) 594-0676

If tickets for this show are sold out on our website, limited general admission tickets will be available at the doors.
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