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. Performing along with Balsam Range on Friday, Dec. 1, will be The Cleverlys, Sister Sadie and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble with Balsam Range, and on Saturday, Dec. 2, will be Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, John Cowan‘s Newgrass All-Stars, and Balsam Range with The Studio Dream Team Band (Milan Miller, Julio Cesar Barreto, Tony Creasman and David Johnson). Plus, a special festival kickoff event featuring songs from Balsam Range’s forthcoming album 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 Art of Music Workshop with Buddy Melton

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.

Enjoy on-site festival lodging at Lake Junaluska, premium reserved seating at the 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts and more when you purchase a 2024 festival package. Concerts will be Dec. 6 & 7, 2024, with a kickoff event Dec. 5, 2024!

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.

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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NEW! 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival Package

Enjoy on-site festival lodging at Lake Junaluska, premium reserved seating at the 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts and more when you purchase a 2024 festival package. The 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts will be Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, with a kickoff event on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

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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.

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