A festival featuring concerts by some of the top bluegrass and acoustic musicians in the nation

December 1-2, 2023

The event features concerts in historic Stuart Auditorium and a range of workshops with internationally-acclaimed bluegrass band Balsam Range plus top artists from across the country. A special festival kickoff event will be held Thursday, Nov. 30.

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For on-site festival lodging, call reservations at 800-222-4930 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or book your accommodations online.

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Balsam Range members perform at a festival workshop

Balsam Range performing in Stuart Auditorium at the Art of Music Festival

ACCOMMODATIONS AT LAKE JUNALUSKA

Nestled in the heart of Lake Junaluska, the lakeside Terrace Hotel is convenient to the Harrell Center, Stuart Auditorium and the Rose Walk. Come relax in a rocking chair on one of the balconies or read a book by the large fireplace in the spacious lobby.

Built in 1921, Lake Junaluska’s “stately lady” is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A renovation in 2018 added modern conveniences while preserving the inn’s historic details and atmosphere. Stroll through the gardens to nearby Inspiration Point to watch the sunset over the lake and mountains.

Comfortable, convenient and economical, Lake Junaluska Apartments can host from four to 10 people. Many have kitchenettes and some are pet-friendly.

Popular with groups, Hillside Lodge features 25 motel-style rooms with a large lobby. Lake Junaluska Outfitters, the pool and playground are just steps away.

Stay at Lake Junaluska during the festival, and be just steps from the concerts in historic Stuart Auditorium and workshops held inside The Terrace Hotel and at the nearby Harrell Center. Lodging is available at our lakeside Terrace Hotel and historic Lambuth Inn.

To book lodging, call 800-222-4930 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak with a reservationist or book online.

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Balsam Range is a bluegrass and acoustic music group founded in 2007 in Haywood County, N.C. They are the 2018 IBMA “Entertainer of the Year” recipients as well as winning the 2018 IBMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” for Buddy Melton and 2018 IBMA “Bass Player of the Year” for Tim Surrett. Balsam Range consists of five members; on fiddle and lead tenor, Buddy Melton; on mandolin and vocals, Darren Nicholson; on stand up bass, dobro and vocals, Tim Surrett; on guitar and vocals, Caleb Smith; and on banjo, Dr. Marc Pruett.