The Earl Scruggs Music Festival takes place September 4-6, 2026 in Mill Spring, North Carolina, celebrating bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and americana music. Headliners include Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, folk rock duo The Avett Brothers, progressive bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass, and legendary dobro player Jerry Douglas alongside bluegrass icons The Del McCoury Band. The festival features 42 artists including renowned performers Alison Brown, Rhonda Vincent, Della Mae, and the Earls of Leicester, making it a premier destination for bluegrass and americana music fans. Special attractions include The Battle of the Banjos Competition and performances by Junior Appalachian Musicians, offering both established and emerging talent across multiple genres.