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!

Gathering on the Grounds
Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 11:00am - 5:00pm

Come one, come all to the Gathering on the Grounds! We invite you to relax and unwind to the sweet sounds of Celtic and Appalachian music. Music will be performed by a lineup of regional talent! Official Lineup below!

11:30 am - Gates Open
12 pm - Wild Blue Yonder
1 pm - Blue Ridge Gathering
2 pm - Glen Ayr
3 pm - LakeSide Gospel
4 pm - The New John's Creek Grass

Food trucks, Schulz Brau Brewing beer, as well as non-alcoholic drinks will be available! The Historic Ramsey House will be open for guided tours. Sign up early, as tours often sell out during major events.

This event is rain or shine. Plan now to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy this outdoor concert under the tent on the beautiful Ramsey House grounds!

Tickets: $25 (+service fees) for General Admission | $20 (+service fees) for Ramsey House Members | Children 12 and under are Free! | $20 Students with ID

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.