MerleFest

April 23-26 | Wilkesboro

Widely considered one of the country’s premier music festivals, this four-day, 12-stage musical marathon draws artists from genres like Americana, old-time, bluegrass, classic rock, country, and blues. This year’s headliners include Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Old Crow Medicine Show, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Blackberry Smoke, as well as performances by WNC staples like Steep Canyon Rangers, Fireside Collective, Kruger Brothers, and more. Attendees can meet talented instrument makers at the Expo Center, catch the next generation of talent at the Acoustic Kids showcases, learn new techniques at a pre-festival Jam Camp, bid in the silent auction, and more. Reserved seating can be purchased. » Wilkes Community College, 1328 S. Collegiate Dr.; Thursday-Sunday, times vary; $245-$265 4-day pass, $220-$240 3-day pass, $90-$120 1-day pass, free for children under 13; (800) 343-7857; merlefest.org