Maren Morris, Avett Brothers, More Set To Play MerleFest 2023

MerleFest has announced the first round of artists for its 2023 festival, set for April 27-30 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. 2023 will mark the event’s 35th edition, and will honor Doc Watson’s 100th birthday year.

MerleFest 2023 will feature performances from The Avett Brothers, Maren Morris, the Black Opry Revue, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Peter Rowan.

Others set to appear include Andy May, Banknotes, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Donna the Buffalo, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, Kruger Brothers, Laura Boosinger, The Local Boys, Mark Bumgarner, Mitch Greenhill & Mitch’s Kitchen, Pete & Joan Wernick, Presley Barker, Roy Book Binder, Scythian, T. Michael Coleman, The InterACTive Theater of Jef, The Waybacks, Tony Williamson, and Wayne Henderson. 

A variety of ticket packages are available now, including general admission passes, reserved seating, parking and more.

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