Annual Celebration of Traditional Music (CTM)
Annual Celebration of Traditional Music
Coming October 10-13, 2024!
Join us for our 51st Annual Celebration of Traditional Music October 10-13, a festival of roots music and dancing on Berea College campus! This series of workshops, performances, and activities featuring various musicians, dance instructors, and scholars is open to the public and family-friendly. All ages are welcome. All daytime events and the Thursday night concert are free. The Friday and Saturday evening concerts are $10 a person at the door, children under 12 are free, and minors are $5. The Contra Dance called by Lou Maiuri is $8 a person.
History
First held in 1974, CTM is part of the Appalachian Center’s mission to encourage and coordinate the College’s Appalachian programs.
CTM Schedule
2024 Schedule
Sound Archives
The numerous singers and musicians heard on Celebration recordings document the full range of Appalachian music's ethnic, vocal and instrumental diversity.
2024 Performers
Performers and speakers at the 2023 Celebration of Traditional Music