The Earl Scruggs Center

08/29/2026

Here is your daily dose of Earl Scruggs!

1962, Flatt & Scruggs Grand Ole Opry Show.

08/29/2026

Cleveland County residents, you get in FREE on Saturdays with a valid ID. Have an hour? A whole day? Check out our exhibits between 10am-4pm today!

08/29/2026

Looking for the perfect family weekend activity? Come explore the museum and discover something new! Don't forget to check out our gift shop on your way out—or browse online anytime.

https://earlscruggscenter.org/shop/

08/28/2026

🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

In just 7 days, the 5th Annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival kicks off, and we can't wait to welcome music fans from near and far for an unforgettable weekend!

Get ready for incredible performances, a vibrant festival atmosphere, camping, great food, and three days celebrating the music and legacy of Earl Scruggs. With two stages of live music and memories waiting to be made, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

📅 September 4 - 6, 2026
📍 Tryon International Equestrian Center

If you haven't secured your tickets yet, now's the time! We'll see you in 7 days!

08/28/2026

“I want to use my voice for good and for connection with my community.” - Melissa McKinney

Powerhouse vocalist and frontwoman of Asheville’s MAMA, Melissa McKinney blends blues, soul, and heartfelt storytelling. A lifelong musician and community leader, she uses her voice both onstage and beyond it to connect, inspire, and empower.

SONG TO KNOW: Thank God — a soulful introduction to Melissa’s powerful voice and the sound of MAMA.

Hear Melissa McKinney of MAMA at Roots Music R***e on November 19 at 6pm ➡ https://shorturl.at/kZQ0A

Want to attend all three live radio shows? ➡ https://shorturl.at/t80Kd

08/28/2026

Get ready for Roots Music R***e — a brand-new LIVE radio experience at the Earl Scruggs Center!

In partnership with WNCW and American Songcatcher, this one-of-a-kind series brings together storytelling, live music, and Appalachian history — all recorded in front of a live audience.

Hosted by Nicholas Edward Williams and featuring incredible guest artists, each night dives into the sounds and stories that shaped Appalachia.

Save the dates:
Sept 24 - Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
Oct 29 - Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters
Nov 19 - Melissa McKinney of MAMA

Be part of the broadcast. Be part of the story. Purchase tickets now at www.EarlScruggsCenter.org/events

08/27/2026

Festival season is almost here—and we’ve got your essentials covered for the ultimate experience!

Get ready to light up the night, stay comfortable, and take the festival home with you with our new limited-edition bundles:

Festival Fan Pack ➡ https://shorturl.at/6uyw0
Everything you need to enjoy the music in style:
ESC T-Shirt
Clear Festival Backpack
Cooling Towel
LED Wristband that syncs with the music

Festival Fun Pack (Kids Edition) ➡ https://shorturl.at/mEw0I
Made just for our youngest pickers and music lovers:
Kids ESC T-Shirt
LED Wristband that lights up the show
PLUS a surprise item!

🎟️ Available now in the Earl Scruggs Center Gift Shop & Online Store—limited quantities available while supplies last!

08/27/2026

Book your next meeting with us! The Earl Scruggs Center offers a beautiful, versatile space for groups as small as 2 to as large as 96.

All meeting rentals include:
✨Free Coffee
✨Fast Wi-Fi
✨A/V Assets
✨Break-Out Rooms
✨Exhibit Access During Breaks

Our space is great for large group sessions or small team meetings!

Contact us today to find out how we can meet your business needs:
[email protected]
704.487.6233

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today we're celebrating all of our four-legged friends—including Earl Scruggs' loyal companions, Bonnie & Clyde. Whether they were by his side at home or simply enjoying the day, they were part of the life and memories that made Earl's story so special.

Now it's your turn! Share a photo of your favorite pup in the comments and tell us their name. We'd love to celebrate them with you!

Here's to the dogs who keep us company through every adventure—and every bluegrass tune.

08/26/2026

“Three-part harmony is what first drew me into music.” - Travis Book

Bass player, vocalist, songwriter, and longtime member of the Grammy-winning The Infamous Stringdusters, Travis Book has spent nearly two decades helping shape the band's progressive bluegrass sound. He's also the host of The Travis Book Happy Hour, where music and conversation take center stage.

SONG TO KNOW: Pearl of Carolina — a heartfelt Travis Book co-write inspired by his home in Brevard, North Carolina.

Hear Travis Book live at Roots Music R***e—and discover the stories behind the songs on October 29 at 6pm ➡ https://shorturl.at/U8Aoq

Want to attend all three live radio shows? ➡ https://shorturl.at/t80Kd