MerleFest

Wilkes Community College - Wilkes Campus 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro

Date: 04/23/2026 - 04/26/2026
Starts: 9:30 AM
Ends: 10:00 PM

One of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans.

MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, including Americana, country, blues and rock.

Daily hrs vary.

More info. call: 800-343-785