The Stidham Old-Time Music Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Appalachian string music and the traditional arts in Eastern Kentucky. Through flagship events like the Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering and community initiatives like the Pick and Bow program, the association provides free or affordable music instruction—including fiddle, banjo, and guitar—to local youth. By fostering multi-generational jam sessions and workshops, we ensure that the "front-porch picking" traditions of our region remain a vibrant part of our community's future.

Your donation directly supports these educational programs, provides instruments for students, and helps keep the traditional music of the mountains alive for generations to come.

Preserving Heritage, One String at a Time