04/26/2018 to 04/29/2018
One of the country’s premier music festivals, MerleFest’s lineup of bluegrass, old-time, Americana, country, blues, and classic rock acts is always impressive. This year’s headliners include Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Robert Earl Keen, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Sam Bush, and Rhiannon Giddens. Bring your instrument along to pick until your heart’s content at the Pickin’ Place. » Wilkes Community College, 1328 Collegiate Dr.; Thursday-Sunday, prices vary, individual day or multi-day tickets available; (800) 343-7857; www.merlefest.org