Wilkes Community College Campus, 1328 S. Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC
MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate ‘traditional plus’ music. Please refer to their website for all the details.
We are about the MUSIC, MOMENTS and MEMORIES!
Doc Watson Stage at The Appalachian Theatre | Starts: 7:30 PM | Ends: 9:30 PM
Closing the Local Night series is the band blends their roots music background into an electric experience that is both ethereal and exciting. The group features local favorites, Chris Capozzoli (guitar and vocals), Tim Jones (guitar and vocals), Ben McPherron (bass) and Dirk Brown (drums). Opening act Real Companion.
All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and the house opens at 7:00 p.m. Reserved tickets for all Local Night concerts are $15 for Adults and $12.
Ashe Civic Center - 962 Mount Jefferson Road | Starts: 5:00 PM | Ends: 10:00 PM
Scotland’s Griogair Labhruidh is a globally renowned traditional Gaelic singer & cultural ambassador, preserving his ancestors’ Gaelic dialects, songs, customs & piping history. Also famously known as “The Voice of Outlander,” Griogair will offer music & song along with an engaging, thought-provoking look into his life. Experience fearless livestock raids, fierce clan battles, bard mastery & Celtic otherworld mysteries as you journey through time with Griogair.
1375 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Sparta NC Fried Apple Pie Festival Fried Apple Pie contests, kids activities, food trucks, craft vendors, music, and more!
Celebrating an Appalachian tradition of fried apple pies through North Carolinas only festival.
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Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
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North Wilkesboro Speedway | Starts: 1:30 PM
Nascar Craftsman Truck Series Race The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks return to North Wilkesboro!
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Memorial Park, Blowing Rock | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 3:00 PM
Blowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music.
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North Wilkesboro Speedway | Starts: 8:00 PM
The NASCAR All-Star Race returns to racing’s roots at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, May 17-19, 2024.
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Historic Banner Elk School - 185 Azalea Cr, Banner Elk | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Browse dozens of tents loaded with top quality, handcrafted arts and crafts from regional and national artists in downtown Banner Elk four weekends each year. Art on the Green surrounds the lawn in front of the Historic Banner Elk School (185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk), just 2.5 miles from the Village of Sugar Mountain.
Sugar Mountain Resort | Starts: 11:00 AM | Ends: 7:00 PM
Food Trucks and Live Music
Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
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Memorial Park, Blowing Rock | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 3:00 PM
Blowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music.
More Information Here
Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
More Information Here
Memorial Park, Blowing Rock | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 3:00 PM
Blowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music.
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Kidd Brewer Stadium 270 Stadium Dr, Boone NC, 28607 | Starts: 7:30 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM
Brad Paisley headlines An Appalachian Summer Festival's 40th anniversary season! Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists and we can't wait to host him in Boone!
Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
More Information Here
Memorial Park, Blowing Rock | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 3:00 PM
Blowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music.
More Information Here
Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
More Information Here
Memorial Park, Blowing Rock | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 3:00 PM
Blowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music.
More Information Here
Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine arts and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans.
More Information Here