Festival Information
Festival Information
Whether you are a first timer or have been coming since 1988, arriving at a huge music festival can be intimidating. Below is some information and helpful hints that will help in planning a great weekend.
- Parking is free and free shuttle service is provided to and from the lots directly to the front gates of the festival.
- ADA approved equipment is allowed. All stages are accessible by wheelchair; however, the festival grounds contain steep hills and challenging terrain and may not be easily navigated.
- Please take care walking around the festival property. In some areas the ground is uneven and hillsides can be slippery.
- No alcohol, smoking, vaping, or drug use is permitted.
- No personal tents, canopies, or chairs that block the view for other attendees. Small infant domes are allowed provided they do not obstruct the view of others.
- Large umbrellas including beach or patio umbrellas are not allowed.
- No pets (unless you have an approved ADA service animal).
- Chairs and/or blankets can help with seating.
- We are in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and April is a tricky month. Bring clothes for all seasons…and raingear just in case.
- We have 12 stages and 4 days of music. Pace yourself!
- We have ATM machines and some of our vendors offer charging stations for your phones.
- The MerleFest app will help you plan your entire 4 days of music. Download it before you get here using the links below.
- EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS: Please download the MerleFest App to receive real time updates regarding weather related and other emergencies. These ALL CAPS notifications are received regardless of push notification settings and are reserved for only the most urgent communications such as severe weather, emergencies or info related to a missing child. We encourage all festival attendees to take advantage of this effort to enhance safety measures at MerleFest.
- INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: MerleFest is held rain or shine, however in some isolated instances evacuation to seek shelter may be necessary. In the event of a weather related emergency programming will be interrupted and announcements will be made from active stages regarding safety procedures. In the event of lightning or severe weather attendees will be directed to seek shelter indoors. Campus buildings will be made available for use as deemed necessary.
Directions
Our Address:
1328 S. Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
FAQs
We are here to help! Call or email us anytime you have questions.
MerleFest Box Office
Phone: 800-343-7857 or 336-838-6260
Email: merlefest@wilkescc.edu
Box Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.