MERLEFEST 2025

With an already-stellar lineup in place, the organizers of MerleFest announced additional artists. I’m with Her, the trio composed of Sarah Jarosz, Aiofe O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins, will perform on Friday, along with William Prince, The Cleverlys, and Tami Neilson. On Saturday, the Steel Wheels and John McEuen and the Circle Band were added to the lineup. Sundays additions include jam band Leftover Salmon, as well as Dale Ann Bradley, six-time IBMA female vocalist of the year.

Founded in 1988 to honor the memory of Merle Watson, son of the late legend Doc Watson, MerleFest has been held on the Wilkes Community College campus with a dozen stages with performances across a broad range of genres. The coming year will mark the return of the popular Late Night Jam, hosted by Sam Bush, one of a handful of artists that have performed every year.

Tickets are available online.

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