Name: Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Start: 2026-09-03T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Tryon International

Question 1

What's the best way to stay up to date on festival happenings?

Accepted Answer

Festival Attendees: Text “ESMF26” to 38316 to get the Scruggs Scoop for official festival updates. These texts will be the best way to keep up to date on the festival schedule, stay informed on festival happenings & surprise performances throughout the weekend.

Question 2

Can I bring my camera?

Accepted Answer

Point-and-Shoot cameras are permitted, but only for personal use. Commercial photographers must request a media credential by clicking here Please note that we reserve the right to not issue media credentials for every request.

Question 3

Can I bring a water bottle into the festival?

Accepted Answer

Empty water bottles are allowed into the festival. There are several places to refill your water bottle around the festival grounds, including all restaurants on-site, the General Store, and public water fountains. If you aren’t sure please ask a volunteer or look at our welcome guides.

Question 4

What kind of bag can I bring?

Accepted Answer

No bags or purses will be allowed in the festival venue gates unless they are made of a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. Please note, all guests will be subject to search upon arrival via our security check-point. To expedite the entry process, our overall suggestion – less is more!

Question 5

Can I bring my instrument?

Accepted Answer

YES we, in fact encourage this, Instruments in cases will be allowed in to be used in the Jamming Area at the Silo Bar, but will be subject to a thorough search.

Question 6

Can I bring my cooler and/or my own food and drinks?

Accepted Answer

Coolers and outside food and drink are not permitted inside the Earl Scruggs Music Festival performance venues, except for medical reasons (dietary restrictions, glucose intolerance, etc.). One pint-sized zip-lock bag per person can be brought into the performance venues for medical reasons.

Question 7

Are dogs allowed at the festival?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are not permitted on the festival site where the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is being held; however, dogs on leash are welcome onsite at Tryon Resort and in the camping areas.

Question 8

Is the festival indoors?

Accepted Answer

The Festival is an outdoor event, however, there are covered stage areas available at the Flint Hill Stage in Grandstand Seating, the Legends Workshop Stage and The Silver Spoon Saloon Stage.

Earl Scruggs Music Festival

Join us for our 5th Annual Earl Scruggs Music Fest September 4-6, 2026!

Lineup

The Avett Brothers

Greensky Bluegrass

The Del McCoury Band

Béla Fleck

Alison Brown

The Earls Of Leicester

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Location

Tryon International

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