Music. Moments. Memories.
April 23-26, 2020
October 1, 2019 – Volunteer Applications Opens
October 1, 2019 – Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Opens
October 1-November 30, 2019 – Early Bird Entry period for Chris Austin Songwriting Contest ($25/song)
November 12, 2019 at NOON – TICKETS ON SALE
January 5, 2020 – Media Credential Applications online
February 1, 2020 – Chris Austin Songwriting Contest deadline
February 17, 2020 – Early Bird Tier 2 pricing begins
March 16, 2020– Media Credential Application deadline
April 23-26, 2020 – MERLEFEST 2020
MerleFest History
MerleFest History – Click on any of the links below to read, watch and enjoy our festival’s rich history:
MerleFest Reflections – Remembering Doc Watson – Remembering Merle Watson – Remembering RosaLee Watson – Remembering Richard Watson
Who is Flattop? – Newsletter Archives – MerleFest 25 Reflections Videos – Past Lineups
Media Releases
For the latest Media Releases, please visit our MerleFest Facebook Notes.
Official 2019 MerleFest PSAs will be uploaded around mid-February
MerleFest Media Images
Please visit our MerleFest Flickr account.