MeanPony Productions

05/16/2026

Mark it on the calendar! We are so excited to be asked to be a part of this. It’s gonna be a good day

05/15/2026

The Inaugural Upcountry Grits Festival kicks off TONIGHT at the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site! 🎶🌽

Join us Friday evening for an incredible night of live music featuring:

🎻 Reedy River String Band — 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
🎵 Wasted Wine — 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM

🍻 Friday night Carolina Bauernhaus will be serving up adult beverages.

Friday Admission: $10

Then come back Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a full day of Appalachian heritage, live music, food, craft demonstrations, grits-inspired fun, and family-friendly activities!

🎤 Saturday Music Lineup:
• Rachel VanSlyke — 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
• Marshall Goers and Brooke Lauer — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
• Wicker and Jones — 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
• Hunter Holmes and The Daydreamers (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) — 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Buffalo Barfield — 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
• Creekwater Collective — 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Enjoy:
🌽 Grits Cook-Off & Contests
🧺 Artisan Vendors
⚒️ Appalachian Craft Demonstrations
🎶 Bluegrass & Americana Music
🏕️ Camping Available

Saturday Admission: $5

📍 Hagood Mill Historic Site
138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens, SC

For more information and to order tickets, visit:
visithagoodmill.com/grits

Come hungry, bring your lawn chairs, and celebrate Appalachian heritage with us all weekend long!

05/15/2026

Tuesday night under the lights at the Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain. Ashley Heath & friends playing into the night for David Boughner’s birthday gathering — firelight, mountain air, and another reminder that some of the best music in WNC still happens in small circles close to home.” 🔥🎶

Tuesday night under the lights at the Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain. Ashley Heath & friends playing into the night for David Boughner’s birthday gathering...

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

The Biggest Party on Two Wheels!
⚙️Gears and 🎸Guitars is back May 22-23! One of the country’s most prestigious cycling events combined with live music for a weekend of exciting racing, local riding and a full weekend of FREE live music from big name bands. For more information and to see the full schedule, visit www.winstonsalemcycling.com 🚴

— Paid Partnership with Gears and Guitars Winston Salem

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

On Saturday, May 16, Pisgah Area SORBA (PAS) presents the second annual WNC Bike Fest at Ecusta Brewing Company from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Designed for riders of all skill levels, the festival brings together guided rides, vendor activations and opportunities to directly support the trail systems that define Western North Carolina’s outdoor culture.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3de2r885

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

“City of Immigrants” (with Forro in the Dark)Music and Lyrics by S...