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'Healing the Hollers' benefit concert set for Earl Scruggs Music Festival

By Lightning Reports, Published: August 26, 2025

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will bring a special fundraising concert, "Healing the Hollers," to the 2025 Earl Scruggs Music Festival at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.
The event, which takes place from Aug. 29-31, showcases the region’s rich cultural traditions while promoting its heritage.

The "Healing the Hollers" concert, a special event designed to raise funds for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and highlight the resilience of the communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, will take place on the Foggy Mountain stage at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Hosted by Unspoken Tradition, the performance will feature an incredible lineup of musicians, including Zoe & Cloyd, Laura Boosinger, Josh Goforth, Nest of Singing Birds and Lance Mills. For those unable to attend in person, IAmAVL will stream the concert on Facebook from 3:30 to 5 p.m., allowing a broader audience to tune in and support the cause. Audiences can watch the live stream here. The show is sponsored by the Jazz Foundation of America and Bluegrass Situation. 

In addition to the music, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will showcase the work of six talented artists and organizations from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails as vendors throughout the festival weekend. Participants include Carolina Farm Table (woodworking), Erica Stankwytch Bailey (jewelry), Mike McKinney (woodworking), Crossnore Weavers, Tryon Arts & Crafts School and Local Cloth. This marks an exciting new chapter for the Craft Trails, as it creates opportunities for artists to collectively present their work outside of their own studios and businesses. This collaboration highlights the vibrancy of the regional craft community, offering festival-goers the opportunity to experience and purchase authentic, handmade goods. 

Proceeds from the "Healing the Hollers" concert will directly support the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s mission to preserve, promote and celebrate the cultural heritage of the mountains of Western North Carolina. Through initiatives like the Blue Ridge Music Trails and the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, the organization works to sustain the unique traditions that define the region. Collectively, these two programs serve some 900 craft and music artists, galleries, and venues. 

To learn more about the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com/ The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is one of 62 congressionally-designated National Heritage Areas in the United States. Its mission is to preserve and promote the natural and cultural heritage of the 25 counties of Western North Carolina for the benefit of all. Learn more at https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/.