Georgia String Band Festival
- Dates
- Expected March 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Harris Arts Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Georgia String Band Festival comes to Harris Arts Center, Calhoun, GA, Expected March 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Georgia String Band Festival is presented by the Harris Arts Center, home of the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council, in downtown Calhoun, Gordon County. The 18th annual festival was held on 27 and 28 March 2026, with a Friday kickoff concert and string band competitions from noon on Saturday, including the Gordon County Fiddlers Convention. The 2026 kickoff concert featured Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger on the Ratner Stage.
How it works
The Friday 27 March 2026 kickoff concert with Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger was free, thanks to sponsor Georgia Council for the Arts. String band related competitions began at noon on Saturday 28 March 2026. Rules for competing in the Gordon County Fiddlers Convention are published on the festival page.
Who it suits
The festival centers on old-time and string band music, with competitions for players and a kickoff concert for listeners.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport ATL.
How do I get to Georgia String Band Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Georgia String Band Festival. The nearest major airport is ATL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free, no prepay platform found; this is a small indoor arts-center event, not a large fenced festival with paid parking. No official overflow lot or rideshare-only zone found or expected for an event this size, a competition/concert festival housed inside a single downtown arts center building.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Calhoun. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Harris Arts Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Georgia String Band Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
1888 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA 30337
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1270 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30344
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Calhoun, GA (near I-75 exits)
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Gordon County/Calhoun has limited Airbnb inventory compared to a tourist destination, it's a small industrial/agricultural North Georgia county town on I-75, not a vacation market.
Search AirbnbRural Gordon County and surrounding North Georgia counties (approaching the southern edge of the Appalachians) have some scattered Hipcamp-listed private-land camping.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Georgia String Band Festival 2027?
Expected March 2027. The organizer has not announced the dates yet.
Where is Georgia String Band Festival held?
Harris Arts Center, Calhoun, GA.