Carter Family Fold

05/27/2026

Thanks to Surefire Bluegrass Band for putting on such a great show on Saturday!

05/26/2026

Daniel Grindstaff and The Uptown Troubadours will take the Carter Fold stage on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30. Doors will open at 6.

A two-time IBMA-nominated banjo standout, East Tennessee native Daniel Grindstaff has built an extraordinary bluegrass career. At 18, he began performing with legends Jim and Jesse, and later shared the stage with the Osborne Brothers and toured extensively with Marty Raybon. His career includes hundreds of Opry appearances, television performances, and collaborations with top artists, including Dolly Parton, Paul Brewster, Rhonda Vincent, and Trey Hensley. Now joined by The Uptown Troubadours, Daniel Grindstaff Music is entering a new era marked by fresh energy and world-class musicianship.

Tickets are available at the door and online on our website. All tickets are general admission. Prices vary by show. Unless otherwise stated, shows start at 7:30 and doors open at 6. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.

05/18/2026

Bluegrass band Surefire will perform at the Carter Fold on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30. 🔥

Surefire Bluegrass Band is a North Carolina-based group that has been playing classic bluegrass and gospel since 2007. Some of their influences include Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, and Bill Monroe. They encourage audience participation and love to take requests.

Tickets are available at the door and online on our website. All tickets are general admission. Prices vary by show. Unless otherwise stated, shows start at 7:30 and doors open at 6. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.

05/13/2026

Save the date for our annual Appalachia Rising concert featuring the Tim O’Brien Band and Leftover Biscuits! The show will be at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30. This special event brings together two sides of mountain music for an evening that celebrates both the history and heart of our region.

Appalachia Rising 2026 pairs the Grammy‑winning bluegrass music of the Tim O'Brien Band with the beloved old‑time sound of Leftover Biscuits, creating a show that bridges style and generation in a showcase of Appalachian musical heritage. Plus, the Patty Shack food truck will be on site. We hope to see you there!

Tickets are available at the door and online at carterfamilyfold.org. All tickets are general admission. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.

05/12/2026

Thanks to White Rock Revival for performing at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday!

05/11/2026

See bluegrass fan-favorite Jeff Parker with his band at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30. Doors will open at 6. It’s sure to be a fun night of bluegrass, gospel, and country!

Jeff Parker is a multi-album recording artist from central Kentucky known for his mandolin-playing and lead vocals. He has over 30 years in bluegrass, performing for a decade at Renfro Valley and then joining Lonesome River Band in 2001. In 2007, he joined Dailey & Vincent, where his reputation as an instrumental talent and leading personality continued to grow. He’s still with Dailey & Vincent but enjoys venturing out with his own band, Jeff Parker & Company, when he gets the chance. See Jeff Parker music.

Tickets are available at the door and online on our website. All tickets are general admission. Prices vary by show. Unless otherwise stated, shows start at 7:30 and doors open at 6. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.

With more than 3 decades as a touring and recording artist, Jeff Parker has officially stepped out on his own; heading up his own musical venture known as Jeff Parker & Company. The […]

05/11/2026

To the woman who requested a broken instrument string from the Fold for an art project, please call the Carter Fold info phone number at (276) 594-0676. We think we will be able to fulfill your request!

05/04/2026

Bluegrass band White Rock Revival will perform at the Carter Family Fold on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30.

White Rock Revival plays traditional bluegrass and gospel, with the occasional country song. With strong harmony and an instrumental foundation, this band is an authentic representation of bluegrass music from members who were born and raised in the Appalachian mountains.

Tickets are available at the door and online on our website. All tickets are general admission. Prices vary by show. Unless otherwise stated, shows start at 7:30 and doors open at 6. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.

04/29/2026

Thanks so much to the folks of Leftover Biscuits for performing at the Fold on Saturday!

04/28/2026

It happens to be a heavy bluegrass month at the Carter Fold this May, and we’ve got some fantastic bands lined up!

Tickets are available at the door and online on our website. All tickets are general admission. Prices vary by show. Unless otherwise stated, shows start at 7:30 and doors open at 6. The Carter Family Fold is located at 3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258.