Every Friday evening, Old Fort Mountain Music brings together local musicians for a free old-time and country music session. The format is informal: musicians set up, start playing, others join in, and anyone who wants to dance can dance. It is the kind of thing that has been happening in Appalachian communities for generations, and the fact that Old Fort still does it weekly makes it genuinely special.
The gathering has been running for years and draws players of all levels — banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, upright bass. Visitors are welcome to listen, join in if they can play, or sit back and let the music wash over them. Check locally for the current venue, as it has moved occasionally over the years.