Appalachian String Band Music Festival
A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors. Old time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages. The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries.
Festival Dates:
Wednesday, July 31-Sunday, August 4, 2024-Checkout by 1pm
Pre-camping: (No Scheduled Events)
Friday July 26th at 1pm – Tuesday July 30, 2024
DEADLINE FOR VENDOR CONTRACTS – APRIL 1ST
DEADLINE FOR CONTEST REGISTRATIONS – JULY 1ST
New for 2024
TShirt Design Contest
Send us your design to CampWashingtonCarver@wv.gov by December 31, 2023. If your design is chosen, it will be displayed on the website and you will receive a free 2024 festival tshirt.
* Asterisks indicate new or updated rules and regulations. Please make yourself aware of any new changes.
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Contact
Mailing Address
HC 35 Box 5 Clifftop, WV 25831
Physical Address
1277 Washington Carver Road, Clifftop, WV 25831
Phone: (304)-438-3005
Fax: (304)-438-3006
Email: CampWashingtonCarver@wv.gov