Merlefest celebrates 35 years of festival fun

WILKESBORO — Since 1988 Merlefest has brought bluegrass music, festivities and fun to the High Country. The 35th anniversary of Merlefest — and the 100th birthday year of Doc Watson — was celebrated with a lineup of unforgettable artists Thursday through Sunday at Wilkesboro Community College. Merlefest rocked with... read full story

"We know many of you have been making your way here since 1988. Back in those days, Doc would talk about his son Merle, and how important this festival was to keep his memory and music alive,"