Music is deeply embedded in Haywood County’s heritage.  I was introduced to traditional Appalachian music when I met the Trantham Family.  This family band includes three generations of prominent old-time musicians.  Although their son Adam is away serving this great country,  Doug, Emily and Sarah will perform at the Waynesville Street Dance, August 6th.

An event that still celebrates traditional mountain music with bluegrass or old-time bands is ‘Pickin in the Park’ .  The event is held every Friday night from June until Labor Day at 7:00 p.m. and is FREE to the public.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Other spots in the park will light up the night with additional musicians playing in their own jam sessions.

The location is the Canton Recreation Park on Penland Street, Canton, NC‎ – (828) 646-3411‎

The summer schedule is:

Date	Music	Dance Groups
July 23	Appalachian Bluegrass	Southern Appalachian Fines Creek Flatfooters
July 30	Hominy Valley Boys	Rough Creek Cloggers Southern Mtn. Smoke
Aug. 6	Lester Grass	Southern Appalachian
Aug. 13	Mtn. Top Blue Grass	Stoney Creek Green Valley
Aug. 20	100 Proof	Mt. Tradition Smokey Mt. Stompers
Aug. 27	Country Heritage	Stoney Creek Southern Appalachian
Sept. 3	Country Sounds	Extreme Tradition Southern Applachian Blue Ridge High Steppes