MerleFest is an annual music festival held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The festival was founded in 1988 in memory of the late bluegrass musician Doc Watson’s son, Merle Watson. MerleFest 2025 will be the 37th annual festival and will be held from April 24-27, 2025.
MerleFest is one of the most popular music festivals in the United States, attracting over 80,000 people each year. The festival features a wide variety of music, including bluegrass, folk, Americana, and roots music. MerleFest also offers a variety of workshops, demonstrations, and other activities for attendees.