Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: Fayetteville St. and various venues in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
The festival, produced by PineCone (the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and presented by PNC Bank, showcases Raleigh’s support of live music, the arts and community. It’s a cornerstone annual event that brings people together around bluegrass, Americana, folk and other traditional music.
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The festival, produced by PineCone (the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and presented by PNC Bank, showcases Raleigh’s support of live music, the arts and community. It’s a cornerstone annual event that brings people together around bluegrass, Americana, folk and other traditional music.
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