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Granite City Nation! Be listening for chances to win MerleFest tickets! If you like the music we play on Granite City Gold WSYD you'll want to know that Bonnie Raitt is at Merlefest this year! Also, this is a family friendly. event!The final countdown is here! In just one week, MerleFest, presented by Window World, will enter its 37th year, inviting music lovers from all backgrounds to enjoy a world-class lineup amidst the beautiful foothills in Wilkesboro, NC. The energy is undeniable as staff and volunteers put the finishing touches on this year’s event. MerleFest veterans and newcomers alike are scouring over stage schedules, downloading the official MerleFest Mobile App, and perfecting their plans for a stellar, jam-packed weekend. Kids, be sure and join us for our Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19. Lots of eggs, fun activities, and lunch! The fun starts at 11am. 
Next weekend, April 24-27, begins MerleFest’s 37th festival, and this year’s lineup features a bounty of all-star acts and jams. With headliners like Bonnie Raitt, The Avett Brothers, Watchhouse, and The Steeldrivers, the surprise resurgence of the Late Night Jam hosted by Sam Bush, the magic that is the Hillside Album Hour, and so much more, the 2025 installment of MerleFest is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend for all.
MerleFest Late Night Jam returns in 2025! Tickets are available here for the Late Night Jam hosted by Sam Bush and friends, brought to you by BGS (The Bluegrass Situation). Friday’s Jam promises an unforgettable super-set featuring an All-Star cast of heavy hitters.. Among those joining in on the fun will be East Nash Grass, Jack Lawrence, Joe Smothers, Peter Rowan, T. Michael Coleman, Tony Trischka, Woody Platt, and more.
The Wilkes Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that we’ve added a new twist to our Silent Auction! This year’s Silent Auction offers mobile bidding so that festival guests and supporters can view items and place bids even before the festival begins. During the festival, you will be able to place bids from the comfort of your seats. Stay tuned for more details at merlefest.org/silent-auction. Also instore for 2025, MerleFest will host a new 50/50 raffle supporting Wilkes Community College’s SAGE First Year Experience Scholarship, a transformative program that removes financial barriers allowing students to pursue their academic dreams. 
