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2013 An Appalachian Summer Festival

Tickets for all festival events are on sale now! You can purchase tickets by calling or visiting the Valborg Theatre box office at 1-800-841-2787 or purchase them online. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Valborg Theatre is located at 480 Howard Street, Boone, NC.

Download the 2013 Festival Schedule At-a-Glance (PDF 1.66M)

Ticket information

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(800) 841-2787
or
(828) 262-4046

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No discounts are given to online orders. If you qualify for a ticketing discount, you must visit or call the Valborg Theatre box office at 1-800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046.

News

An Appalachian Summer Festival Featured in The New York Times

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:52am

An Appalachian Summer Festival's classical music programming has been featured in The New York Times Summer Stages.
Schaefer Center Renovations Progressing on Schedule

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 8:50am

The transformation of Farthing Auditorium into the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is proceeding according to schedule, with a completion date projected for the early summer. The facility is anticipated to be open in time for the 2013 season of An Appalachian Summer Festival, to be presented in July.
Car Raffle to Benefit An Appalachian Summer Festival 2012: New 2012 Ford Focus

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 1:43pm

The festival thanks Alfred and Josette Glover, owners of Boone Ford-Lincoln, for a generous donation of a 2012 Ford Focus SE 5-Door that has made possible this important fundraiser in support of the festival's 2012 season. Net raffle proceeds to benefit An Appalachian Summer Festival. The winner will be drawn during the concert by Chicago and The Doobie Brothers on Wednesday, July 25. Winner need not be present to win.
2011 Appalachian Summer Post Festival Facts

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 4:22pm
An Appalachian Summer Festival would like to thank the following businesses and organizations

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 4:12pm
Rosen-Schaffel Young Artist Competition celebrates its inaugural season

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 9:52am

Young musicians from across North Carolina were invited to compete in the inaugural year of the Rosen-Schaffel Young Artist Competition, a new initiative co-presented by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Hayes School of Music.