HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An inaugural, first-of-its-kind music festival is taking over Henderson County this weekend.
From Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1, “The Winter Ramble” will take place at music halls, breweries, wineries and other small-stage venues across the area.
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Organizers say to prepare for a weekend filled with Appalachian mountain music during the three-day ramble through Hendersonville and Henderson County.
By definition, a ramble is a walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route — and that’s exactly what this weekend is meant to provide.
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Event producer and local musician Ryan Taylor Price said, “We hope to bring people from all over to celebrate the culture and heritage of our area.”
Organizers say the festival will feature a collection of bluegrass pickers, old-time string bands, country singer-songwriters, Americana and folk duos, and mountain storytellers.
Some events are free, while others are ticketed. Here’s a look at what’s in store:
Friday, Feb. 27:
Ticketed Events:
- 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Underhill Rose performs at Flat Rock Cinema (tickets)
- 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: Chatham Rabbits performs at Continuum (tickets)
Free Events:
- 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. : Old Sap performs at Treska’s On Highland Lake
- 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Holler Choir performs at Sierra Nevada Brewery
- 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Line Dance Lessons at Honeysuckle Holler
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Darren Nicholson performs at Southern Appalachian Brewing
- 6 p.m. – 9: p.m.: Taylor Corum performs at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Greenliners performs at Oklawaha Brewing
- 8 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.: Open Dance at Honeysuckle Holler
Saturday, Feb. 28:
Ticketed Events:
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m: Josh Goforth Storytelling at Blue Ridge Beer Garden (tickets)
- 6:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.: A Great American Tapestry film screening at Flat Rock Cinema (tickets)
- 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters performing at Oklawaha Brewing (tickets)
Free Events:
- 12:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.: The Appalachian Makers Market at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: 81 Drifters performing at Oklawaha Brewing
- 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Gumbo Ya Ya (Duo Version of Zydeco Ya Ya) performs at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Apple County String Band performs at Southern Appalachian Brewing
- 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Reedy River String Band performs at Blue Ridge Beer Garden
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: A Different Thread performs at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Maggie Valley Band performs at Southern Appalachian Brewing
- 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: County Swing Dance Lessons at Honeysuckle Holler
- 8 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.: Open Dance at Honeysuckle Holler
Sunday, March 1st:
Ticketed Events:
- 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: Unspoken Tradition performs at Marked Tree Vineyard (tickets)
Free Events:
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: The Appalachian Makers Market at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 11:15 a.m – 12:45 p.m.: Admiral Radio performs at Treska’s Appalachian Market on Highland Lake
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Andy Bracken performs at Treska’s Appalachian Market on Highland Lake
- 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp perform at Trailside Brewing Co.
- 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Pretty Little Goat performs at Sierra Nevada Brewing
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Curated Round With Letters to Abigail collaborative performance at Southern Appalachian Brewing
- 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Shiner Parks performs at Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cider
- 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Finkelstein Three performs at Oklawaha Brewing
For more information on the entire weekend and all of the events, click here.