Lou: I'm in Chattanooga area. There is a large autoharp/dulcimer/old-time group down there. They meet year-round. We had a little festival this weekend here in Chattanooga, and two of them came-up from Atlanta. Try to get the Georgia Autoharpers' homepage. They have a great get-together in August aat RedTop Mountain State park. Although, it's advertised as autoharps, all insturments are there.
Lots of good contacts through them.

Good Luck!!!!