MerleFest Tickets
MerleFest Festival Tickets
Experience four-days at one of the best music festivals in the United States with MerleFest tickets. The annual four-day music festival takes place each year in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, at the Wilkesboro Community College campus. The festival was first started by the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician Doc Waston in 1985 in honor of his son, Eddy Merle Watson. Since its beginning the music festival has become one of the largest festivals in the United States, attracting over 75,000 attendees each year.
Each year of the festival features 13 stages that host captivating live concerts from bluegrass, folk, and country artists. The festival has seen headlining performances from music legends like Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Vassar Clements, and The Avett Brothers. Not only does the festival offer great live music, but it also has a packed schedule of events that will keep you entertained from the moment you walk through the gates. Secure your MerleFest tickets today to reserve your spot at this hit festival.
MerleFest Ticket Prices
There are many variables that impact MerleFest ticket prices. A major factor depends on if you want a single day pass or a 4-day pass to attend the full festival. Single-day passes will always be cheaper than a multi-day pass.
How much are MerleFest tickets?
General admission single-day MerleFest tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday usually start around $350. Four-day passes can cost around $450 per person. Don’t miss out on your chance to secure a ticket before this year’s festival sells out.
MerleFest Dates & Concert Schedule
MerleFest takes place each summer with dates usually scheduled for the last weekend of April. The festival runs Thursday through Sunday with gates opening each morning at 10 am. The festival features 2 main stages known as the Watson Stage and the Cabin Stage, as well as 11 smaller stages where numerous musical acts perform throughout each day. On the MerleFest concert schedule, you can expect to see artists like Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, and many more. Besides great live music, festival-goers can participate in various activities like the acoustic kids showcase, late-night jam sessions, nature walks, and even get an exclusive backstage tour to learn about the history behind the festival.
When do MerleFest tickets go on sale?
MerleFest tickets go on sale each year, about six months before the festival starts in April. Once the festival dates and concert schedules are confirmed, fans can find single-day and four-day passes posted on TicketSmarter. This makes it simple to secure your tickets before the festival sells out.
MerleFest Map
MerleFest is hosted at the MerleFest Festival Grounds on the Wilkes Community College campus in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The festival grounds feature 13 stages where various bluegrass, country, and folk music acts perform over the course of four days. Other parts of the festival feature “the shoppes” which is a marketplace where attendees can shop goods and merchandise from local vendors. There is also a family area where kids can play, participate in crafts, and listen to family-friendly music. Tents around the festival grounds also have space where guests can participate in jam sessions, interact with musicians, and even rest. Those looking to spend the night at the festival can purchase camping passes at the River’s Edge Campgrounds near the festival. Learn more about the layout of this year’s festival with the MerleFest map posted above.
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