Carolina Bible Camp And Retreat

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to all activities. Festival style seating, first come-first serve. Bring a camp chair. No pets, no alcohol, no smoking or vaping.

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Join us for the Carolina Bible Camp 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival 🎵 Enjoy a full day of live bluegrass, Americana and roots music, good food, and family-friendly fun on our 70 beautiful acre campus. This year you will hear.... MICHAEL CLEVELAND AND FLAMEKEEPER<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774725930/wysiwyg/chbuc5lbxpllrug3erwh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and the fiddle playing of Michael Cleveland exemplifies this musical tug of war. As a boy, Cleveland heard a local fiddler play &ldquo;Orange Blossom Special,&rdquo; which sparked a lifelong obsession with the tune that mimics that sound of a train. Cleveland&rsquo;s improvisational versions push the piece&rsquo;s descriptive tones and percussive bowing to a new level. With an encyclopedic memory for melodies, and an uncanny intuition for improvisation, Cleveland&rsquo;s music is both rooted in tradition and fueled by his melodic imagination. &nbsp; Widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the IBMA&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fiddler of the Year&rdquo; and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddler&rsquo;s Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddler&rsquo;s Dream was nominated in 2018 for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and in 2019, he won a Grammy for his album Tall Fiddler. In 2019, Cleveland&rsquo;s amazing life of adversity and achievement was featured in the documentary film Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story. And in 2022, he was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship. Joining Cleveland in his band Flamekeeper is Nathan Livers on vocals and mandolin; Chris Douglas on vocals and bass; Josh Richards on vocals and guitar, and Cody Looper on banjo. Follow Michael at www.michaelclevelandfiddle.com Michael will perform on CBC&rsquo;s Front Porch Stage Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. EST. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726051/wysiwyg/yhmoa1itjkmsew3fhymz.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> LUCAS ROSS&nbsp;is an EMMY award winning actor, comedian, and musician who has worked alongside everyone from Steve Martin and Willie Nelson to Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell, and more. He currently holds the title of &ldquo;banjo advisor to Kermit the Frog&rdquo; and provides banjo tracks for Disney&rsquo;s The Muppet Studios. Fans heard his work in the recent popular revival of The Muppet Show that aired in February. He is a Deering Banjo artist who has released five albums. He also works with the American Banjo Museum as Community Outreach and Promotions Coordinator, appearing alongside Kermit the Frog in the museum&rsquo;s award-winning &ldquo;Banjo Roots&rdquo; program. Follow Lucas at www.lucasross.tv. Lucas will perform on CBC&rsquo;s Front Porch Stage from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with his &ldquo;Banjo Farm&rdquo; puppet segment. He will perform again on stage from 3:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and close his set with a kids&rsquo; interactive version of &ldquo;Rainbow Connection&rdquo; that you won&rsquo;t want to miss! ETTORE BUZZINI <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726143/wysiwyg/tgaxtqidh7ouwcrifflh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> When you think about bluegrass music, you don&rsquo;t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative, classical-infused but deeply traditional bluegrass music. Imagine Earl Scruggs had been influenced by Led Zeppelin and Chopin and you&rsquo;ll get an idea of Ettore&rsquo;s sound. Ettore (pronounced like &ldquo;Letter-A&rdquo;) has a decidedly youthful take on traditional bluegrass, rooted in tradition, but with an innovative, distinctive picking style, and a unique gift of songwriting. His unique, fresh style is a product of his roots on both sides. He was imbued with the classical tradition while living with his family in Italian-speaking Switzerland, as a toddler. At age 6, his East Tennessee grandfather introduced him to Flatt &amp; Scruggs, and he was hit by bluegrass like a lightning bolt. At just 11 years old, he won the Kruger Brothers&rsquo; Young Songwriter&#39;s Contest with an original banjo and lyrical composition about the Norse mythology of Ragnarok. By age 14, he had released his first album. Ettore has collaborated and performed with bluegrass legends Pete Wernick, Danny Paisley, Christopher Henry, and many others. He has been featured at celebrated festivals such as Merlefest and FloydFest, PBS&#39;s Woodsongs, and more. At age 16, competing against industry professionals, he won the prestigious Fresh Grass Competition with his original composition, &ldquo;The Birth of Eros,&rdquo; a hard-driving banjo instrumental with a classical romantic theme of a lost soul&#39;s hope of redemption and love. Follow Ettore at www.EttoreBuzzini.com Ettore will perform on CBC&rsquo;s Front Porch Stage from 12:45 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. BLUE DIGGITY &nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726296/wysiwyg/lo3xwwwdm7qszoxylnzr.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Based out of Wheeling, West Virginia, Blue Diggity is a nationally touring band that offers a fresh and unique take on bluegrass music which has quickly made them a favorite at festivals. Each member is a dedicated student of traditional bluegrass infused with distinct flavors of contemporary influences, making for an unforgettable stage experience. This four-piece band features Isaiah Childers on guitar, Bailey Childers on banjo, Lilli Gadd on bass, and Jimmy Hall on mandolin. Their instrumental proficiency and tight vocals and harmonies engage audiences at every event! Follow Blue Diggity on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BlueDiggity.&amp;nbsp; Blue Diggity will perform on CBC&rsquo;s Front Porch Stage from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. THE BISCUIT EATERS <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726377/wysiwyg/pxrsolizptuvvav4qqoe.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> This close-knit family band hails from Surry County, North Carolina, and has fast become a favorite at Carolina Bible Camp. In fact, several members have attended summer sessions of Camp! Featuring siblings Sam, Jo, Maggie Jane, Silas, Molly, ages 16 to 7, plus mom Meredith and father Jason, this dynamic group has been spreading joy since 2022. Both parents work for Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse ministries while providing academic and musical instruction for their children. With harmonies learned around their kitchen table and a repertoire of traditional and Gospel bluegrass songs cherished across generations, The Biscuit Eaters (also known as the Wilkerson family) deliver performances that are heartfelt and memorable. They have won numerous competitions, had original songs recorded, and released their first album this spring. Follow The Biscuit Eaters on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thebiscuiteatersnc.&amp;nbsp; The Biscuit Eaters will perform on CBC&rsquo;s Front Porch Stage from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Your registration supports camp scholarships and the capitol improvement fund&nbsp;which ensure future children&#39;s activities and year-round retreats that nurture faith and community. Bring your lawn chair, invite a friend, and be part of a relaxed, welcoming day together under the Carolina sky. 🌳

Join us for the Carolina Bible Camp 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival 🎵 Enjoy a full day of live bluegrass, Americana and roots music, good food, and family-friendly fun on our 70 beautiful acre campus. This year you will hear.... MICHAEL CLEVELAND AND FLAMEKEEPER<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774725930/wysiwyg/chbuc5lbxpllrug3erwh.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and the fiddle playing of Michael Cleveland exemplifies this musical tug of war. As a boy, Cleveland heard a local fiddler play “Orange Blossom Special,” which sparked a lifelong obsession with the tune that mimics that sound of a train. Cleveland’s improvisational versions push the piece’s descriptive tones and percussive bowing to a new level. With an encyclopedic memory for melodies, and an uncanny intuition for improvisation, Cleveland’s music is both rooted in tradition and fueled by his melodic imagination.   Widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the IBMA’s “Fiddler of the Year” and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddler’s Dream was nominated in 2018 for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and in 2019, he won a Grammy for his album Tall Fiddler. In 2019, Cleveland’s amazing life of adversity and achievement was featured in the documentary film Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story. And in 2022, he was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship. Joining Cleveland in his band Flamekeeper is Nathan Livers on vocals and mandolin; Chris Douglas on vocals and bass; Josh Richards on vocals and guitar, and Cody Looper on banjo. Follow Michael at www.michaelclevelandfiddle.com Michael will perform on CBC’s Front Porch Stage Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. EST. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726051/wysiwyg/yhmoa1itjkmsew3fhymz.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> LUCAS ROSS is an EMMY award winning actor, comedian, and musician who has worked alongside everyone from Steve Martin and Willie Nelson to Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell, and more. He currently holds the title of “banjo advisor to Kermit the Frog” and provides banjo tracks for Disney’s The Muppet Studios. Fans heard his work in the recent popular revival of The Muppet Show that aired in February. He is a Deering Banjo artist who has released five albums. He also works with the American Banjo Museum as Community Outreach and Promotions Coordinator, appearing alongside Kermit the Frog in the museum’s award-winning “Banjo Roots” program. Follow Lucas at www.lucasross.tv. Lucas will perform on CBC’s Front Porch Stage from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with his “Banjo Farm” puppet segment. He will perform again on stage from 3:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and close his set with a kids’ interactive version of “Rainbow Connection” that you won’t want to miss! ETTORE BUZZINI <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726143/wysiwyg/tgaxtqidh7ouwcrifflh.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> When you think about bluegrass music, you don’t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative, classical-infused but deeply traditional bluegrass music. Imagine Earl Scruggs had been influenced by Led Zeppelin and Chopin and you’ll get an idea of Ettore’s sound. Ettore (pronounced like “Letter-A”) has a decidedly youthful take on traditional bluegrass, rooted in tradition, but with an innovative, distinctive picking style, and a unique gift of songwriting. His unique, fresh style is a product of his roots on both sides. He was imbued with the classical tradition while living with his family in Italian-speaking Switzerland, as a toddler. At age 6, his East Tennessee grandfather introduced him to Flatt &amp; Scruggs, and he was hit by bluegrass like a lightning bolt. At just 11 years old, he won the Kruger Brothers’ Young Songwriter's Contest with an original banjo and lyrical composition about the Norse mythology of Ragnarok. By age 14, he had released his first album. Ettore has collaborated and performed with bluegrass legends Pete Wernick, Danny Paisley, Christopher Henry, and many others. He has been featured at celebrated festivals such as Merlefest and FloydFest, PBS's Woodsongs, and more. At age 16, competing against industry professionals, he won the prestigious Fresh Grass Competition with his original composition, “The Birth of Eros,” a hard-driving banjo instrumental with a classical romantic theme of a lost soul's hope of redemption and love. Follow Ettore at www.EttoreBuzzini.com Ettore will perform on CBC’s Front Porch Stage from 12:45 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. BLUE DIGGITY   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726296/wysiwyg/lo3xwwwdm7qszoxylnzr.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Based out of Wheeling, West Virginia, Blue Diggity is a nationally touring band that offers a fresh and unique take on bluegrass music which has quickly made them a favorite at festivals. Each member is a dedicated student of traditional bluegrass infused with distinct flavors of contemporary influences, making for an unforgettable stage experience. This four-piece band features Isaiah Childers on guitar, Bailey Childers on banjo, Lilli Gadd on bass, and Jimmy Hall on mandolin. Their instrumental proficiency and tight vocals and harmonies engage audiences at every event! Follow Blue Diggity on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BlueDiggity.&amp;nbsp; Blue Diggity will perform on CBC’s Front Porch Stage from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. THE BISCUIT EATERS <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774726377/wysiwyg/pxrsolizptuvvav4qqoe.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> This close-knit family band hails from Surry County, North Carolina, and has fast become a favorite at Carolina Bible Camp. In fact, several members have attended summer sessions of Camp! Featuring siblings Sam, Jo, Maggie Jane, Silas, Molly, ages 16 to 7, plus mom Meredith and father Jason, this dynamic group has been spreading joy since 2022. Both parents work for Samaritan’s Purse ministries while providing academic and musical instruction for their children. With harmonies learned around their kitchen table and a repertoire of traditional and Gospel bluegrass songs cherished across generations, The Biscuit Eaters (also known as the Wilkerson family) deliver performances that are heartfelt and memorable. They have won numerous competitions, had original songs recorded, and released their first album this spring. Follow The Biscuit Eaters on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thebiscuiteatersnc.&amp;nbsp; The Biscuit Eaters will perform on CBC’s Front Porch Stage from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Your registration supports camp scholarships and the capitol improvement fund which ensure future children's activities and year-round retreats that nurture faith and community. Bring your lawn chair, invite a friend, and be part of a relaxed, welcoming day together under the Carolina sky. 🌳

Carolina Bible Camp And Retreat

Carolina Bible Camp 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival

1988 Jericho Church Rd

General Admission

$25

General Admission Advance

$20

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