50th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival – featuring KRUGER BROTHERS – Saturday, September 18 @ 10am-3:30pm / FREE Admission

Join the Yadkin Arts Council for the milestone 50th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in downtown Yadkinville. Celebrating a legacy of community and art since 1976, this landmark anniversary features an incredible main stage headlining performance at 12:30pm by the world-renowned Kruger Brothers. Special guests None of the Above will kick off the live music at 11 am. This family-friendly festival is free to attend and will be held rain or shine across Elm Street, Jackson Street, and the campus of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center and The Center Bistro.

ABOUT THE BANDS:

KRUGER BROTHERS: Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. The two brothers were performing regularly by 1973; their full professional career began in 1979. CBS Records contracted with the brothers when Jens was just seventeen years old. In 1989 the brothers teamed up with bass player Joel Landsberg, a native of New York City; together, they established the incomparable sound that the Kruger Brothers are known for today. The trio moved to the United States in 2003 and has since been based in Wilkesboro, NC. Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, the Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity, and their ability to infuse classical music into folk and bluegrass music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. Joining their ranks full-time in 2025, mandolinist extraordinaire and Wilkesboro
native, Jonah Horton, adds an exciting musical dynamic to the group’s unparalleled sound.

Accolades abound for these musicians – in 2006, Jens performed his symphonic arrangement “Music From the Spring” in Washington, D.C. with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, and in recognition of his cultural contributions, the American flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor. In 2011 Jens was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame in the “Regional Musician” category. Two years later, in the fall of 2013, he was awarded the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo & Bluegrass, the Kruger Brothers then performing together with Steve in an epic performance on Late Night with David Letterman. Jens is as well the 2021 inductee into the American Banjo Hall of Fame. Yet another milestone was met for the group on August 6, 2024 when the Kruger Brothers “stepped into the Circle” for their official debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. In March of 2025 the Kruger Brothers were inducted into the Blue Ridge Hall of Fame. Too numerous to note, the Kruger Brothers have received honors and awards over the years not only in the US, but internationally as well including PrixVallo and more… In their ever-expanding body of work, the Kruger Brothers – Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals), and Jonah Horton (mandolin) – personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition.

www.krugerbrothers.com

NONE OF THE ABOVE: North Carolina’s None of the Above (NOTA) has been performing in the Piedmont Triad area with their bluegrass-based acoustic music for well over twenty-five years. Although many acts perform and record bluegrass / acoustic music, genuine bands with consistent, long-term members are increasingly rare in a landscape often marked by changing lineups. NOTA isn’t concerned with who’s in the spotlight. They focus on creating and performing the best music possible. Their goal is to produce something special and out of the ordinary, greater than the sum of its individual parts. By working with traditional bluegrass instrumentation, NOTA has crafted a unique sound. Their music incorporates elements and material from a variety of styles including Bluegrass, Americana, Alternative Country, Folk, Rock, and their own original compositions. NOTA’s musical style maintains its traditional roots while drawing on each member’s interpretation and contribution to arrangements. This ultimately produces a sound that lives up to their name: None of the Above.

https://noneoftheabove.net/

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, September 18, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Yadkinville — spanning Elm Street, Jackson Street, and the campus of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center and The Center Bistro.
• Admission: Free and unticketed; cash is highly recommended to support local vendors.
• Weather: Held rain or shine.

Main Stage Music Lineup

• Headliner @ 12:30PM: Special anniversary performance by the Kruger Brothers
• Opening Act @ 11AM: Special guests None of the Above.

Highlights & Activities

• Vendors & Food Trucks: Over 90 unique booths packed with local crafts, artisan goods, and diverse food options across Elm and Jackson Streets.
• Family Fun: Inflatables by Fun Time Inflatables and face painting hosted by the Yadkin County Interact Club.

Parking Information

• Free Parking: Available in the Elm Street lot (accessible off Birch St.), along Main Street, and throughout the surrounding downtown area.