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From student performances and community concerts to workshops, festivals, and special events, there's always something happening at YAM.
Join us as we celebrate Appalachian music, support our young musicians, and bring our community together.
Music. Community. Memories.
There’s nothing quite like experiencing YAM in person. Discover upcoming concerts, performances, camps, workshops, and community events where music brings people together.
Discover 14, Upcoming and Expire Events
Pickin’ in Pickens
Pickin’ in Pickens is a downtown bluegrass jam series that celebrates the rich musical heritage of Appalachia while bringing people together
Old Time Fiddler’s Convention
https://visithagoodmill.com/event/old-time-fiddlers-convention-2026/ Old-time musicians from across the region will gather at the Hagood Mill Historic Site for the annual South Carolina Old
JAM Summit 2026
https://jamkids.org/summit2026/ Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) is proud to announce the third year of JAM’s annual conference: JAM Sessions: Traditional Music
YAM Afterschool Music Program
The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) After School Music Program returns on September 28! We can’t wait to welcome another year
Steppin’ in Pickens
💃🕺 Steppin’ In Pickens is back! Join us for our second Steppin’ In Pickens Square Dance—an evening of music, dancing,
Story Telling & Liars Competition
https://visithagoodmill.com/event/storytelling-festival-and-liars-competition-2026/ 📖✨ Stories, Spooks & Tall Tales at Hagood Mill! ✨📖 Mark your calendars for October 16-17, 2026 for 25th Annual Storytelling Festival & Liar’s
4th Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival
https://pickensappalachianfolkfestival.org/ We are excited and proud to announce that on October 23-24, 2026, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce will
Carolina Roots at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor
Carolina Roots is excited to take the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor in West Columbia on October 23! Since 1985,
Bill Wells Memorial Youth Scholarship
https://www.scbtma.com/scholarship About the 2026 Scholarships The S.C. Bluegrass and Traditional Music Association is in its 11th year of awarding scholarships
Pickin’ in Pickens
Pickin’ in Pickens is a downtown bluegrass jam series that celebrates the rich musical heritage of Appalachia while bringing people together
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee
Save the Date – January 23, 2027! The Winter Bluegrass Jubilee is returning on Saturday, January 23, 2027! Each year, this
Carolina Roots Weekly Practice (Ongoing)
Carolina Roots meets each Monday evening to help high school musicians continue growing in their musical abilities through advanced ensemble
SPPK Weekly Practice
The Sweet Potato Pie Kids gather each Monday evening to grow as musicians and performers. Rehearsals focus on more than
YAM Evening Music Program (Ongoing)
Make Music a Part of Your Week! The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Evening Music Program offers weekly lessons for musicians
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