# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Music on the Porch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Music on the Porch is a benefit festival on Labor Day Saturday, September 5, from 2-8 pm at the Appalachian Women’s Museum (AWM) located alongside Monteith Park in Dillsboro. The event is free to the public yet donations are encouraged. Music on the Porch is a celebration of Appalachian musical traditions and the beautiful mountains we call home. This year’s musical performers are Susan Pepper, Cherokee Language Repertory Choir, Lee Knight, Savannah Page and Julie Odell. The day also includes kids and nature activities, demonstrations, a vintage booth, and a BBQ competition! Visitors will be able to enjoy smoked meat and fixin’s. The winning competitors will be awarded a people’s choice award and best in show in three categories, pork butt, wildcard and fixin’s. Follow AppWomen on social media for more information. 

The AWM’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the stories of Southern Appalachian Women past, present and future. We are the stewards of the historic Monteith Farmstead including a 1908 farmhouse, several outbuildings and approximately 1.25 acres of land. The AWM has historical exhibits that examine the lived experiences of Appalachian women throughout the 20th century. Currently they include women in music, textiles, the EBCI, schools, and the post office. With the funds raised we hope to upgrade the exterior spaces to be more accessible and include stories highlighting the long Appalachian connection to the land. 

We believe that all of our community should be able to share in the celebration of our culture no matter their financial status. Donation based entry is being provided because of the generous support of our Sponsors:
Cardwell Family Dentistry
Ward Heating and Plumbing
Black Balsam Outdoors
Cullowheegee Farms
White Moon
Breadheads Tiki Shak
Lulu's in Sylva
Mountain Flora
Mountain Acres Lawn Care
Snake Song
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sylva/music-on-the-porch/200030533105342
- **Event Categories**: live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, performances, festivals, music, kids, contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sylva
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 W. Hometown Pl, Dillsboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 28725
- **lat**: 35.37191
- **long**: -83.24549
- **full address**: 100 W. Hometown Pl, Dillsboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 28725, Appalachian Women's Museum, 100 W Hometown Pl, Sylva, NC 28779, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Music on the Porch being held?
  - **A:** Music on the Porch takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 100 W. Hometown Pl, Dillsboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 28725, Appalachian Women's Museum, 100 W Hometown Pl, Sylva, NC 28779, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Music on the Porch?
  - **A:** Music on the Porch is organized by Appalachian Women's Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Music on the Porch is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sylva, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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