Join us at the Historic Ramsey House Friday, September 1st and Saturday, September 2nd for the 8th annual Ancient Sounds Celtic and Appalachian Music Festival! Historic Ramsey House, sometimes referred to as the "old stone house", was known as a gathering place for the Fork of the River communities. Many of these first European settlers in the Knox County area, including the Ramsey's, were of Scots-Irish descent. During this festival, we aim to celebrate these rich musical traditions, which often began with Celtic roots and later blended into the Appalachian sounds we know and love today. In the spirit of this tradition, we invite you to gather with us and celebrate the "unofficial" end of summer on the grounds of the Historic Ramsey House! 

The Ancient Sounds Festival is a two-day celebration! Check out more info below!

Purchase Multi-Day Tickets and SAVE!
2 Day Admission Tickets: $90 (+service fees) for General Admission  |  $85 (+service fees) for Ramsey House Members

Kids 12 and under are FREE for "Gathering on the Grounds" only. Tickets can be purchased online until Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 11:59pm.

Dinner in the Fork
Friday, September 1st, 2023 @ 6:00pm

In the spirit of this gathering tradition, we invite you to a unique dining experience to kick off Labor Day weekend! Enjoy an evening on the grounds of the Historic Ramsey House featuring a Two Coaches Catering BBQ dinner, Sugarlands Distilling signature cocktails, Schulz Brau Brewing beer, tea, and water. Two hours of music featuring The Sternwheelers and New Johns Creek Grass!

5:30-6:30 - Cocktail Hour and Dinner
6:30pm - The Sternwheelers
7:30pm - New Johns Creek Grass

Tickets: $75 (+service fees) for General Admission |  $70(+service fees) for Ramsey House Members

Purchase Multi-Day Tickets and SAVE!
2 Day Admission Tickets: $90 (+service fees) for General Admission  |  $85 (+service fees) for Ramsey House Members

Kids 12 and under are FREE for "Gathering on the Grounds" only. Tickets can be purchased online until Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 11:59pm.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the ongoing educational programming and preservation of the Historic Ramsey House. We thank you for your support!

Historic Ramsey House is the Knoxville Chapter of the Association for the Preseravation of Tennessee Antiquites, and is located at 2614 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914.