April 25 - 28 MerleFest, one of the premier music festivals in the country, kicks off spring time in the mountains and the warm weather music and art festivals. This year's MerleFest includes special memorial tributes to the beloved Doc Watson who passed away in 2012 after years of headlining and promoting the festival.
The four-day festival features over 90 artists performing on 14 stages,with such renowned country and crossover muscians as Vince Gill, The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Kruger Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Leon Russell, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.MerleFest is held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro NC.
Get a link for MerleFest and other local mountain events, attractions and lodging on the Wilkesboro NC Visitor Guide.
No comments:
Post a Comment