Stay tuned for updates here and on our Facebook page. The Jamboree is ON for 2026!!

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When?

Labor Day Weekend (weekend preceding the first Monday in September)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

2026: Sept. 4, 5, 6th

Where?

3590 NC-268, Lenoir, NC 28645

What?

Happy Valley Jamboree is a weekend long gathering celebrating our region’s deep musical heritage.

Friday Evening: Open Mic, Cakewalks, Laura Foster Graveside Storytelling

Saturday: Evening concert preceded by a day of music, cow-calling, and a parade!

Sunday: Our Sunday Concert following our morning Gospel Sing.

Camping: $25 total for the weekend, $10 additional days.

Tickets?

Happy Valley Jamboree is free!

Weekend Pass: free

Saturday: no dollars

Sunday: priceless

CHILDREN UNDER 16 ARE FREE !!! (Children over 16 and under 106 also get in free.  

Competition Registration is Free (Opens Onsite Friday Night)

 

Open Mic

Join us at 8:00pm for our open mic! We’ve had a wonderful mix of performers for our jamboree open mic. Please sign up at the info table by the stage.

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Pigeon River Messengers

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

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The Carolina June Bugs

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

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Rebekah Hope

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

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The Piedmont Boys Bluegrass

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

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William Ritter & Sarah Ogletree

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

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Rob McHale

Rob McHale is a North Carolina-based Folk-Americana artist whose songs can take you through a small town, down a dirt road or on an historical journey – and bring you back home again. Rob’s flair for penning historical and social commentary songs has received recognition and awards from American Songwriter Magazine, Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Dallas Songwriters Association, and Billboard.

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