Spruce Pine BBQ, Blue Grass & More

Event Information
 
ADMISSION: Adults - $5
KIDS 12 & Under - FREE
 
 
It’s a fact. Spruce Pine, in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, usually has great temperatures in early October! However, the BBQ and Music at the Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival will be red hot!
What:
Enjoy great bluegrass, country, and Americana music with the best of local and regional musicians. Plus, you will have opportunities to enjoy award-winning BBQ from multiple vendors.

In addition to bluegrass & BBQ, you'll also find 
Crafts Vendors
Local Food Vendors
Kids' activities
And Much, Much More
When:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Where:
Riverside Park, across the river from downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

All persons within the festival venue will be required to have a wristband displayed.
All profits from the festival go to support Spruce Pine Rotary club projects.
Note: Pets are allowed at the festival, but they must be on a leash.
 



The Mitchell County Transportation Authority will operate a continuous FREE shuttle service from locations in and around Spruce Pine during the festival. The shuttles will start before the festival opens and will continue until 1/2 hour after closing.

FREE parking is available by following the "Festival Parking" signs located at important intersections around Spruce Pine.



Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs for the performances!

NO COOLERS or backpacks with beverages are allowed at the Festival.

Backpacks will be subject to search.

Sodas, bottled water, iced tea, lemonade, beer and other beverages are available for purchase from vendors whose entry fees support Rotary's charitable efforts.