The Opening Weekend Celebration will be on March 28-30, 2024 and festivities include three days of concerts featuring house band Leftover Salmon. Throughout the weekend they will be joined by special guests including Maria Muldaur, the Sam Grisman Project, Peter Rowan, David Nelson, Jim Lauderdale, Ronnie McCoury, Eric Thompson, Pete Wernick, and Kyle Tuttle. Attendees can expect more artists to be announced at a later date.

Also included in the $295 ticket are documentary screenings, exhibition tours with interactive displays, artist panel discussions, and advance access to exclusive merch.