MerleFest 2026
Music. Moments. Memories.
Event Information:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00 PM-11:00 PM US/Eastern
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00 PM-11:00 PM US/Eastern
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 PM US/Eastern
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00 AM-9:00 PM US/Eastern
Wilkes Community College
1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
MerleFest 2026 is coming up in April for four amazing days of music! This year catch Alison Krauss & Union Station, Old Crow Medicine Show, Blackberry Smoke, Charles Wesley Godwin and so many more!
MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate ‘traditional plus’ music. We are about the MUSIC, MOMENTS and MEMORIES!
Make your plans now and we'll see you there! Get info and your tickets HERE!