Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering - Annual June event bringing together autoharp enthusiasts from around the world for five days of concerts, workshops and around the clock music-making. List of performers, biographies, photos, schedule, workshops for all skill levels, contest rules, site maps, application for Mary Lou Orthey Memorial Scholarship Fund, tax-deductible donation form, directions and contact information. FloydFest - Roots and progressive world music festival taking place every July in Floyd, VA. Schedule, tickets, camping and accommodation information, and directions. MerleFest - Held annually each April in Wilkesboro, NC, this Americana festival offers an eclectic mix of artists in the traditional, bluegrass, folk, gospel, blues, Cajun, old-time, jazz, and Celtic music genres. Artists and schedules, pictures, ticket information, mailing list, discussion board, map, and links. Jay Ungar & Molly Mason - Performers, composers and teachers specializing in 19th and 20th century American folk songs and dance music with an emphasis on fiddle styles and music of the Civil War. They have an annual Southern Week at Ashokan, NY, where old-time music and dance is taught. Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival - Annual festival in West Plains, Missouri celebrating the music and culture of the Ozark Highlands. Program, artist details, and practical information. Berkeley Old Time Music Convention - Details of program, events and ticketing for a festival in Berkeley, California. Swannanoa Gathering - Series of week-long workshops in various folk arts held in July and August on the campus of Warren Wilson College near Asheville. Bear on the Square Mountain Festival - The 19th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival will celebrate Southern Appalachian culture, near Dahlonega’s Historic Public Square. Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19. National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival - Held the third week in June in Weiser, Idaho, fiddlers compete for top honors. Site gives past contest winners, history of fiddling, photos, schedule, activities, maps, contest entry, ticket information, product ordering, and area attractions.