Live music in Asheboro, NC

Grammy and Dove Award honoree Guy Penrod is the focus of this event, a celebrated gospel vocalist with a distinctive country gospel sound. He first rose to prominence as lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, earning platinum releases and multiple No. 1 albums. A member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the host of DayStar’s Gospel Music Showcase, he is known for sharing sincere faith and a warm, welcoming presence with audiences around the world.

Settle in for a solo acoustic performance at Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, where live music pairs with apple cider, apple doughnuts, apple butter, and other orchard treats. It is an easy way to enjoy music alongside classic apple flavors during a visit to the orchard.

Downtown Thomasville lights up for Everybody’s Night, a free community festival featuring live music, local food, and event beverages. Enjoy performances throughout the area by The Catalina’s, Delta Son, DJ Weapon X, and The Bennett Hall Band. Visitors can take in the lively fall atmosphere of Chair City while grabbing dinner from local vendors and spending time with friends and family. It is a relaxed way to start the weekend with plenty of music and community spirit.

The Hoppers present their signature family harmonies in a gospel program shaped by more than six decades of touring and recording. Founded in 1957 in the North Carolina town of Madison, the group now features Claude and Connie, their sons Dean and Mike, Dean’s wife Kim, and Dean and Kim’s daughter, Karlye. Their journey has included appearances at presidential religious inaugural ceremonies, New York’s Carnegie Hall, major singing conventions and church stages, with performances across the United States as well as in Israel, Europe and Africa. They are regulars in Gaither Homecoming productions and tours, and their recordings have reached the top of Billboard sales charts and The Singing News radio charts. Connie, a cancer survivor, has received the Marvin Norcross Award and is a member of the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Dean and Mike continue the family legacy through their musical and business contributions, while Kim, from the nationally acclaimed Greene family, brings an energetic presence and a soaring soprano. Expect polished harmonies, meaningful selections and a multigenerational sound from a celebrated gospel family.