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An Appalachian Summer Festival


Mission Statement:

An Appalachian Summer Festival is an annual arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts. The festival forges a unique national identity through artistic excellence, innovative programming, commissioning new works, educational opportunities, and by bringing the most accomplished and respected creative and performing artists from around the world to the Appalachian State University community. Founded on the principle of promoting young American artists, the festival supports the overall university mission, enhances the cultural life of the Appalachian community through affordable access to its programs, serves as an important gateway onto the campus, and promotes the economic development of our region.

Vision Statement:

In keeping with its status as a university-based arts program, the festival continually seeks to enlighten and educate—a focus reflected in such initiatives as the festival’s discounts for children’s tickets, school coupons and ticket prices that are typically 30-40% lower than prices for comparable events in other venues. A rich variety of educational opportunities is part of the festival schedule each summer, including exhibitions, lectures, tours, workshops, student internships and employment opportunities for young people seeking experience in arts presenting. These experiences offer opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful engagement with the arts. The festival holds central the belief that access to a strong and dynamic program of artistic excellence in the performing and visual arts is an important component of a vital and healthy community.


Upcoming Events at An Appalachian Summer Festival

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Amos Lee

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Amos Lee

An Appalachian Summer Festival

Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Broyhill Music Center
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Touch

Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Touch

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer

Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Arze

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Arze

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb

Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Rosen Sculpture Walk

Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 at 10:00am
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Rosen Sculpture Walk

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Heather Headley

Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Heather Headley

An Appalachian Summer Festival - How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Peabo Bryson

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Peabo Bryson

An Appalachian Summer Festival - ARTtalk: Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Friday, Jul 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Turchin Center For The Visual Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - ARTtalk: Alonzo King Lines Ballet

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Deep River

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 7:30pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Boone, NC
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An Appalachian Summer Festival - Deep River

Recent News

An Appalachian Summer Festival 2025

Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every summer in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic mix…

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An Appalachian Summer Festival 2023

Annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming. An Appalachian Summer Festival began in…

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