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A photo of bespoke boot maker Lisa Sorrell in her workshop among several pairs of her cowboy boots. Boot Scootin' History: The Craft and Stories of Cowboy Boots on display at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum October 14, 2025 - April 6, 2026.

Special Exhibit | Boot Scootin’ History: The Craft and Stories of Cowboy Boots

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Bespoke boot maker Lisa Sorrell's creations illustrate how cowboy boots can fulfill both art and function as we explore the history and craft of boot making. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view into the materials and techniques used in creating them, with commentary on the impact of cowboy boots in the lexicon of country and bluegrass music.

Boot Scootin’ Block Party (Rain or Shine!)

Axe and Ale House 155 Moore Street, Bristol, VA, United States

Celebrate the last week of the Boot Scootin' History: The Craft and Stories of Cowboy Boots Special Exhibit with a Boot Scootin' Block party!

Free
Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free

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Special Exhibit | Charles Vess: The Book of Ballads

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Charles Vess: The Book of Ballads, features seven ballads reimagined by some of the greatest fantasy writers of our time. The featured comics, including “The False Knight on the Road” by Neil Gaiman, “Thomas the Rhymer” by Sharyn McCrumb, and “Barbara Allen” by Midori Snyder, are an excellent introduction to traditional ballads for those not yet familiar and a special treat for those who already are. The exhibit also explores the tradition of ballad singing in Appalachia and traces the origin of each ballad and its journey through time.

$5
Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free

Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free

Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free

Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free

Ballads & Legends Trivia Night

The Bristol Hotel, LUMAC Rooftop Bar 115 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Join us for an unforgettable trivia night on Friday, August 7, 6:00-8:00pm at LUMAC Rooftop Bar at The Bristol Hotel! Hosted by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, we are celebrating the art of the story from the soul-stirring history of traditional Appalachian ballads to the most enduring legends from around the globe.

Free
Photo of a man playing banjo.
Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Monthly Bluegrass Jam

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.

Free