Bear on the Square Mountain Festival

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Bear on the Square

Bluegrass bands perform in the MainStage tent while hundreds of musicians jam around the square during Bear on the Square.

Bear on the Square, an authentic Appalachian Heritage Festival featuring bluegrass and old-time music, celebrates its 27th year! In addition to the musicians in the MainStage tent and jamming around the Square, the festival includes a juried Artists Market Place featuring traditional mountain crafts, storytelling, free music workshops and demonstrations, local wine and beer, a Sunday Gospel Jam, children’s activities, dancing, and more. All events are free.