MerleFest is an annual music competition held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, celebrating the standard and modern music of the Appalachian area. The competition was based in 1988 by the late Eddy Merle Watson and is called in his honor. MerleFest 2025 might be held from April 24-27, 2025.
MerleFest is among the largest and most revered music festivals in america, attracting over 75,000 attendees annually. The competition incorporates a numerous lineup of artists, together with bluegrass, Americana, folks, and rock musicians. MerleFest additionally provides quite a lot of workshops, demonstrations, and actions for all ages.