Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention
- Dates
- Jun 4 to 5, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Price
- $10
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention returns to Veterans Memorial Park, Mount Airy, NC, Jun 4 to 5, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Mount Airy Blue Grass and Old-Time Fiddlers Convention is a family-friendly gathering for traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills, held at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy. Established in 1972, the 55th annual edition falls on June 4 and 5, 2027, the first full weekend in June. It combines solo and band competitions with cash prizes, jam sessions, dancing, singing and education. The old-time tradition was born in Surry County, and musicians come from the region, the country and abroad. Free workshops on fiddle, banjo, vocals, guitar and dance run through the week in the park's grandstand.
How it works
Friday starts at 7pm with all bands performing, and Saturday starts at 9:30am with banjo and fiddle competitions, then guitar, mandolin, dobro, bass, dulcimer and autoharp, with band competition and dancing in the evening. Admission wristbands are $10 per person per day; contestants pay $20, with $10 refunded after performing. Free workshops run Thursday and Friday in the grandstand. Camping is available by the week with advance registration, with every camper paying a $20 wristband.
Who it suits
It suits players and listeners of old-time and bluegrass music, from serious competitors to families who simply want to hear fiddles and banjos and watch the dancing. The organizer calls it family friendly, with a youth dance and awards on Saturday and youth programs, and visitors can camp on site for the week. Those who prefer to join in rather than watch will find workshops and jam sessions.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport GSO.
How do I get to Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention?
By car
Most people drive to Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. The nearest major airport is GSO, 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
PART bus service connects GSO to downtown Greensboro only, no PART or other transit route extends the ~35 miles further north to Mount Airy/Surry County, so this mode is not usable for completing the trip to the venue, only as a first leg into Greensboro.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
GSO to Mount Airy/Veterans Memorial Park is a ~35-mile, ~50-60 min drive north on US-52, the only realistic single-leg option covering the full trip, since no transit or rail reaches Mount Airy from GSO. No official festival/venue shuttle exists from GSO.
Book / infoTaxis 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
All campers must enter through the festival's main gate; every camper pays a $20 wristband (covers parking + entry for the full week) per the official camping page. Day/non-camping attendees can buy an extra parking pass for $5 per the official on-site-info page. Attendance in recent years has run large enough that roughly 1,000 car parking stickers were distributed to campers at the 54th (2026) edition, per Bluegrass Today's convention-results coverage, useful context on parking-lot scale even though no separate general-public paved lot count is published.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Non-hook-up (primitive) camping is listed at two slightly different rates across official sources. Max stay for non-hook-up camping is two weeks per the park's own camping page.
Full Trailer Hook-Ups (49 sites) at $40/night, and Electric/Water Only at $30/day. Full hookup requires advance registration for the whole week; non-hookup/primitive available by day or week.
Where can I stay near Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention?
Budget stays 2
240 Starlite Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates455 North Andy Griffith Parkway, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
501 North Andy Griffith Parkway, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1421 Fancy Gap Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
6426 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7 Sharp's Airpark Court, Greensboro, NC 27409
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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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 Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention 2027?
Jun 4 to 5, 2027
How much are Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention tickets?
$10 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention held?
Veterans Memorial Park, Mount Airy, NC.