Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to assist with Parking, Food Sales, Merchandise Sales, Trash Removal, Set up, Clean Up, Ticket Sales and Breaks. Specific roles will be assigned the Friday before the event. We appreciate your help with our largest fundraiser of the year!
Event Description
Join us at the Historic Ramsey House Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd for the 7th 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!
This year, we've expanded! The Ancient Sounds Festival is now over two days! Check out more info below!
Ancient Sounds Festival "Dinner in the Fork"
Friday, September 2, 2022
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 Sweet P's BBQ dinner, drink of your choice, and 2 hours of music featuring New Johns Creek Grass and Four Leaf Peat!
5:30-6:30 Cocktail Hour and Dinner
6:30 New Johns Creek Grass
7:30 Four Leaf Peat
Ancient Sounds Festival "Gathering in the Fork"
Saturday, September 3, 2022
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!
11:00 na Skylark Trio
12:00 Michael McClelland
1:00 Grassically Trained
2:00 na Skylark Trio
3:00 Knox County Jug Stompers
4:00 Wild Blue Yonder
Food trucks, Knox Whiskey Works signature cocktails, Schulz Brau Brewing beer, as well as non-alcoholic drinks will be available! The Historic Ramsey House will be open for self-guided tours!
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!
