Appalachian String Band Music Festival
About this event
The Appalachian String Band Music Festival is a music festival in Clifftop, West Virginia, at Camp Washington Carver. The 2026 event takes place Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026. Known to musicians simply as Clifftop, this five-day mountaintop gathering at Camp Washington Carver is one of America's great old-time and string band festivals. More than 3,000 pickers and fans camp on the Fayette County ridge for contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, and impromptu jam sessions celebrating Appalachian acoustic traditions.
Annual, late July through early August
Location & directions
Camp Washington Carver, 1277 Washington Carver Road, Clifftop, WV 25831
Frequently asked questions
When is Appalachian String Band Music Festival 2026?
Appalachian String Band Music Festival takes place Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026 in Clifftop, West Virginia. Annual, late July through early August
Where is Appalachian String Band Music Festival held?
Appalachian String Band Music Festival is held in Clifftop, West Virginia, at Camp Washington Carver, 1277 Washington Carver Road, Clifftop, WV 25831.
What is Appalachian String Band Music Festival?
Known to musicians simply as Clifftop, this five-day mountaintop gathering at Camp Washington Carver is one of America's great old-time and string band festivals.
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