red camel collective band
Red Camel Collective
The Amanda Cook Band
The Amanda Cook Band

Pickin' in the Pines

Thank you everyone for a successful 8th Annual Bluegrass and BBQ Benefit Concert!

Save the date and join us next year
October 16, 2027

Beginning in 2017, Millstone has hosted its annual Bluegrass benefit concert, Pickin in the Pines, to raise scholarship money for our youth to attend summer camp. We are proud to say that, with the help of sponsors and attendees, we have sent over 75 youth to camp through ticket sales and silent auction purchases! This event is one way we try to reach our goal of no child being denied an enriching summer camp experience just because of an inability to pay.

Pickin’ in the Pines is our only “adult-only” event. Each purchase of a ticket includes a BBQ meal, beer/wine, live performances from chart-topping bluegrass bands, silent auction entrance, and admittance to our pre-show jam session.  We even offer cabin rentals for those who would like to keep the momentum going and enjoy an overnight stay on our historical site.

Bring camp chairs and blankets. This is an outdoor event on the lawn. We will move inside if it rains.

Pickin’ in the Pines happens on the third Saturday of every October.

All proceeds provide scholarships to help send underserved youth to camp at Millstone.

Thank You! 2026 Sponsors

Platinum Clover

Gold Clover

Silver Clover

Mike Bower Construction Co.

Jordan Lumber Company

Michael and Lydia Wiles

Elizabeth & Win Dozier

Bronze Clover

The Stivers

Susan & Tom Morgan

Stogner Architecture

Green Clover

Star Heritage Association

Larry and Kathy Hancock

J & C

White Clover

Willie Earl Wilson

First Health of the Carolinas

Rebecca Caison

Ard & Hendrien Leurs

The Lukasina Family