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Four Days of Folk

In April 2026, Arts & Culture by Heidi ReidMay 11, 2026Leave a Comment

MerleFest delivered four days of folk, blues, roots rock and more to 80K fans at Wilkes Community College.

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The Ballad of Raleigh’s Front Porch Festival

In 2024, Do, September 2024 by Billy WardenSep 19, 2024Leave a Comment

Ahead of Raleigh’s last IBMA World of Bluegrass fest (Sept. 24–28), Billy Warden—who helped launched the festival—reflects on its transformative run.

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MerleFest 2024 Preview

In Do, March 2024 by Lisa SnedekerMar 25, 2024Leave a Comment

The 36th edition of MerleFest is happening at Wilkes Community College campus in Wilkesboro April 25–28. Here’s what you need to know.

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Music. Moments. Memories.

In April 2023, Do by Lisa SnedekerApr 26, 2023Leave a Comment

Highly anticipated annual music festival MerleFest is taking place at Wilkesboro Community College April 27–30, with a host of impressive headliners and up-and-coming acts.

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What to Expect at MerleFest 2022

In April 2022, Do, Web Exclusive by Lisa SnedekerApr 27, 2022Leave a Comment

MerleFest 2022 delivers headliners Emmy Lou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show and more—plus other artists.

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Into the Fog Drives Into the Clear

In September 2021, Web Exclusive by Lisa SnedekerSep 30, 2021Leave a Comment

Into the Fog will be performing at The Pour House Music Hall during the IBMA World of Bluegrass festival’s IBMA Ramble.

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MerleFest 2021 Sticks to Its Roots

In Do, September 2021, Web Exclusive by Lisa SnedekerSep 14, 20211 Comment

The 33rd annual MerleFest is sure to be worth the 2.5-hour drive from Raleigh, what with live music, local vendors, delicious food and more.

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