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Old Time Weekend Jam Festival

April 18 - April 19

$5.00 – $15.00

Dust off your banjo, pack your tent, and head to the mountains for a weekend steeped in tradition! The Old Time Weekend Jam Festival is back at the Hagood Mill Historic Site on April 18–19, 2025, bringing two days of toe-tapping music, hands-on heritage experiences, and family-friendly fun in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills.

This much-loved annual festival invites music lovers, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy old-time music performances, traditional arts and crafts, living history, and an unforgettable camping experience under the stars.


🎶 Weekend Schedule & Highlights

Friday, April 18

  • Gates Open: 12:00 PM for campers

  • Friday Night Concert: 7:30 PM at the Heritage Pavilion

    • Featuring: Jennifer Rhea Linville, Owen Grooms, JT Linville, and Adam Masters

Saturday, April 19

  • Main Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Enjoy live performances by a fantastic lineup of Old Time musicians:

    • The Wilder Flower (Madeline Dierauf, Danielle Yother, Molly Johnson)

    • Dan Gellert – Banjo Legend

    • Blue Ridge Rounders with Bob and Amy Buckingham

    • Fiddling Henry Barnes

    • The Conspiracy Thirys (Jeremy, Jacob, Adelaide, Greyson & Silas Thiry) with special guest Sara Doan

    • And more!

🎻 Bring your instruments and join open jam sessions happening throughout the day!


🎭 Folklife & Traditional Arts

Explore Appalachian heritage with live craft demonstrations, including:

  • Blacksmithing

  • Chair Caning

  • Quilting

  • Pottery

  • And more!

Don’t miss the historic 1845 water-powered gristmill in operation—grinding fresh stone-ground cornmeal, grits, and flour available for purchase.


🍔 Food & Artisan Vendors

Grab a bite from local food trucks and shop handmade goods from regional artisans and makers.


🌙 Saturday Night Campground Jam

After the main festivities wrap up, head over to the Meadows Stage for an informal Saturday Night Campground Jam. Bring your instrument and your camp chair for a relaxed evening of music under the stars.


📍 Event Details & Admission

  • Location: Hagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens, SC

  • Daily Admission: $5 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under

  • Parking: Free

  • Seating: Bring your own chairs

  • Camping:

    • 1 Night – $10 per person (ages 10+)

    • 2 Nights – $15 per person (ages 10+)

    • Primitive tent and car camping available

Details

Start:
April 18
End:
April 19
Cost:
$5.00 – $15.00
Event Category:

Venue

Hagood Mill
138 Hagood Mill Rd
Pickens, 29671 United States
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Phone
864-898-2936

Tickets

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Festival Admission - Friday Only - April 18, 2025 $5 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Friday Night Concert: 7:30 PM at the Heritage Pavilion Featuring: Jennifer Rhea Linville, Owen Grooms, JT Linville, and Adam Masters
$ 5.00
Unlimited
Festival Admission - Saturday Only - April 19, 2025 $5 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Friday Night Concert: 7:30 PM at the Heritage Pavilion Featuring: Jennifer Rhea Linville, Owen Grooms, JT Linville, and Adam Masters
$ 5.00
Unlimited
Festival Admission - Friday and Saturday - April 18-19, 2025 $10 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Friday Night Concert: 7:30 PM at the Heritage Pavilion Featuring: Jennifer Rhea Linville, Owen Grooms, JT Linville, and Adam Masters
$ 10.00
Unlimited
Primitive Camping - Friday Only - April 18, 2025 $10 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Gates Open at 12:00 PM for campers
$ 10.00
Unlimited
Primitive Camping - Saturday Only - April 19, 2025 $10 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Gates Open at 12:00 PM for campers
$ 10.00
Unlimited
Primitive Camping - Friday and Saturday - April 18-19, 2025 $15 per person (ages 10+); FREE for children 9 & under
Gates Open at 12:00 PM for campers
$ 15.00
Unlimited