The North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival

Join us in Downtown Raleigh as we celebrate our 16th ‘Cuegrass Festival!! Once again, 100% of the funds raised at ‘Cuegrass will go directly to our beneficiaries: SAFEchild, The Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts of America, Freedom Ride Rescue, Broughton Capital Foundation and Arts Together.

Spend the day enjoying mouthwatering ‘cue from The Pit Authentic Barbecue, local brews, and nonstop live performances across two stages on Fayetteville Street and Hargett Street. With music happening all day long, there’s always a can’t-miss set waiting for you. The fun kicks off at noon!

Bring the whole crew—‘Cuegrass is family-friendly, with a dedicated Kids Zone featuring crafts, games, and more. Adults can get in on the fun too with lawn games, local shopping in our Vendor Village, and handcrafted goods from talented artisans. Be sure to swing by the Merch Tent to grab your favorite from The Pit: sauces, spice blends, and this year’s festival tee.

Want to take your day up a notch? Upgrade to VIP access in our Pitmaster Patio for premium seating, dedicated drink service, and more.

And while ‘Cuegrass ends at 6 PM we’re—keep the party going ‘til 10 PM on Hargett Street with our friends at The Raleigh Times. The LIVE at The Raleigh Times stage will keep the music rolling, and the Beer Station will be pouring all night long.