Music at the Orchard

The music program at The Orchard at Altapass is supported by The Altapass Foundation, a non-profit membership organization.

Western North Carolina is a virtual fountain of mountain music, pure as the water in our mountain streams. 

Nashville may be the big river for country music, but The Orchard, other nearby music venues and the front porches of local mountain cabins are the headwaters.

Every weekend the Orchard hosts a variety of authentic local Appalachian talents who play gospel, blues, 50's rock, folk, show tunes, classical, and, of course, country and bluegrass.  See our calendar of events for detailed and current information.

Free Homespun Music - A celebration of good times!

See the Calendar & Events page for all the

live music scheduled this season at The Orchard

All of this exceptional entertainment is provided free of charge to the joyful audiences who gather faithfully each weekend to cheer for the musicians, enjoy the variety of great sounds, snack on delicious homemade orchard treats, and to dance with an enthusiasm that must be experienced (dance styles are as varied as the dancers)!

Flat foot cloggers are as welcome here as elegant waltzers - everybody from 2 to 102! And the bands love the excitement of the crowds.  Come be a part of the fun!