Old Time Weekend Jam Festival

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!

🎶 Old Time Weekend Jam Festival – Entertainment Lineup! 🎶

📅 Friday Night – Heritage Pavilion (Emcee: Bailey George)
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Jenn and Owen & Friends
Featuring Jennifer Rhea Linville, Owen Grooms, JT Linville & Adam Masters

📅 Saturday – Outdoor Stage (Emcee: Bailey George)
🕥 10:30 AM – The Conspiracy Thirys w/ Sara Doan
🕦 11:45 AM – Blue Ridge Rounders (Bob & Amy Buckingham)
🎤 12:45 PM – Bailey George Spotlight
🕐 1:15 PM – The Wilder Flower
🕝 2:15 PM – Bailey George Spotlight
🕑 2:45 PM – Dan Gellert & “Fiddlin’” Henry Barnes

🌙 Saturday Night – Campground Jam at the Meadows Stage
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Open Jam Sessions – bring your instruments and join in!

🎭 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