July 26-27, 2024
Celebrate backcountry mountain living and moonshine at the Hillbilly Jam down in the holler in Maggie Valley at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. It features a big line-up of mostly country and rock music, downhome vittles, arts and crafts, cornhole games, car and motorcycle shows, and celebrity moonshiners. Admission is $10/person per day and it runs Friday and Saturday from 10 AM until 10 PM.
Formerly known as Hillbilly Woodstock, sit back and enjoy plenty of live music. Bring your chair and claim a spot near the tent for shade on a typically hot summer day. And wear your dancing shoes!
Get your photo made with celebrity moonshiners including Roy Grooms, Mark & Digger, Chico, Mark Rogers, and more.
Find a big variety of arts and crafts for sale - many with a hillbilly twist ranging from chainsaw-carved wood sculptures to one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Take home moonshine-inspired sauces, jams, and more. This is BillyBob with his "Still There" bbq sauces.
The Car and Bike Show runs both days with automobiles, trucks, hot rods, 4x4s, and motorcycles.
See plenty of unusual vehicles and innovations by some creative hillbillies!
Find a big variety of country and festival food - including turkey legs, pork chops, pintos, and cornbread!
Tips: Arrive early or stay late to beat the midday summer heat. Wear sunscreen and have rain gear handy for typical summer weather that changes quickly.
There's free parking across the highway. When that fills, take a free shuttle bus from the Eaglesnest Entertainment Center at 2701 Soco Road (2.7 miles away).
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC. It's about 34 miles from Asheville. Waynesville is about 8 miles away and Cherokee is 17 miles.
