Hiltons, VA

Travel Guide

Janette Carter, one of three children of A.P. and Sara Carter established the Carter Family Fold to honor the memory of her parents and Maybelle Carter who played a historic role in helping give birth to the age of country music beginning in 1927. Even though Janette has passed away, her daughter Rita is carrying on the musical and performing legacy she established . The original Carter Family lived on this hallowed ground, right where the Carter Fold is today, in Poor Valley, at the foot of Clinch Mountain in southwest Virginia. This was their home and base of operations. Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has presented programs of old time and bluegrass music every weekend.  Formally established in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote old-time music and pay tribute to the Original Carter Family (A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter). The Saturday concerts highlight the musical style made popular bythe Carter Family, considered by many as country music's first family. In keeping with the traditional music style, no electrical instruments are allowed (everything is acoustic). There's lots of dancing and fun for the entire family. Shows are family-oriented; no alcohol is permitted at concerts. Delicious home-fixed snacks are available at the Carter Fold Snack Bar, and you might be able to round out your collection of Carter Family recordings at the well-stocked souvenir and record concession. Come early and browse through our Museum before the show. 

Once each year, a two-day (Friday and Saturday) festival takes place the first Saturday/Sunday weekend of August. Mountain craftsmen are on hand to sell their goods, and there's lots of good country cooking going on, too.

From the website:  www.carterfamilyfold.org
Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

2.5 out of 5
2020 Franklin Terrace Court Johnson City TN
The price is ₩126,333 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩126,333
₩148,443 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnson City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (866 reviews)
The room was dirty (looks like they only changed the bed and didn't touch anything else), but for the price it was good

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

2.5 out of 5
500 Gate City Highway Bristol VA
The price is ₩208,696 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
₩208,696
₩290,613 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Bristol Motor Speedway and Hard Rock ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
Didn’t use the spa. Room was great and clean. Staff was great and the casino was great

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1901 Meadowview Pkwy Kingsport TN
The price is ₩215,162 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
₩215,162
₩252,814 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Kingsport. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (858 reviews)
This is my 2nd stay at Meadowview. It's a wonderful hotel, great amenities with full fitness center, pool, etc. Lots of areas to walk both inside hotel and around property. Very dog-friendly. Staff is outstanding!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino

Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino

3 out of 5
Bristol VA
Stay at this cottage in Bristol. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions State Line Centre and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Quiet neighborhood, close to Hard Rock casino.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit