Registration Opens for 2026 Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week

December 1, 2025

Registration for the 34th Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week at Mars Hill University opened December 1, 2025. The week-long camp will be held June 7–13, 2026. Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week offers beginning, intermediate and advanced lessons in most acoustical instruments, including guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer and mandolin, as well as instruction in harmony singing and watercolor arts. It provides a nurturing and safe environment for students of all ages to learn from master old-time musicians.

The camp offers both residential and commuter options. In addition to intensive morning classes, attendees also may elect to participate in afternoon mini classes ranging from flatfooting to shape note singing. Participants are encouraged to join in impromptu jam sessions throughout the week and to experience the mastery of the instructors performing nightly concerts. The week concludes with a square dance on Friday evening.

Instructors for the 2026 Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week include:

• Amy Alvey
• Amy Buckingham
• Jason Cade
• Melissa DuPuy
• Rachel Eddy
• Sam Gleaves
• Josh Goforth
• Em Hammond
• Evie Ladin
• Rob McMaken
• Russell Moisky
• Don Pedi
• Howard Rains
• Matthew Sabatella
• Kari Sickenberger
• Tricia Spencer
• Lloyd Wright

More information, including pricing options and registration, is available at www.brotmw.org or by calling (828) 689-1167.