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

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Our highest-rated resort near Hiltons: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center - Golf resort. 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Hiltons. Features 2 restaurants, a golf course, and a 24-hour fitness center.

What can I do in Hiltons?

The Carter Fold, Kingsport Town Center Mall, and Cattails at Meadowview are a few interesting places to visit nearby. Additional attractions in the area include Warriors' Path State Park and The Pinnacle.

What's the seasonal weather like in Hiltons?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Hiltons is 53 inches.

What's the best way to get to and around Hiltons?

Fly into Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), which is located 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands), which is 26 mi (41.8 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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