On Saturday, June 6, the Festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm. Live music begins at 10:00am with Ellenboro-based Wiregrass. Wiregrass, with their mix of classics and originals, is always a crowd favorite. Hannah Kaminer & The Wistful perform at 12PM. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, Hannah fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting. Taking the stage at 2pm is A Tale of Two. Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, award winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Ray LaMontagne, along with bedrock artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams, Sr. The day ends with the 2025 IBMA New Artists of the Year, Red Camel Collective, taking the stage at 4pm. The four members of Red Camel Collective spent several years performing as members of the Junior Sisk Band. Their sound is both eclectic and deeply rooted, blending traditional bluegrass and classic country influences with fresh, modern elements uniquely their own.
The festival also spotlights regional art and craft vendors. South Mountain Distilling Company and Blue Ridge Distilling will be on site with tastings during the festival.
Concessions from local/regional food trucks will be available.
Main Street restaurants and businesses will also be part of the festival. Restaurants will be serving cherry inspired drinks and dishes and many businesses will be holding special sales and discounts.
Other items of interest throughout the day include the Rutherford County Farmers Market, open on Saturday from 8am-12pm and the nearby 13.5-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail. And don’t forget to drive along the 46.6-mile trail that’s filled with natural beauty, historic sites, and memories of Amos Owens.