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04/24/2025

Piccione Vineyards

This weekend at Piccione Vineyards! Live music, food trucks, classic cars, and more!!

04/23/2025

Stardust Cellars

To our incredible community,

We’re thrilled to announce a new chapter at Stardust Cellars—one marked by new leadership and a renewed commitment to what matters most: you—our guests, neighbors, and friends. Join us for our GRAND REOPENING of The Cellar on April 30th, 2025 at 4PM!

With fresh direction, we’re more than just reopening—we’re reimagining what The Cellar can and should be:
• New regular hours so you’ll always have a welcoming place to gather, unwind, and connect
• An inclusive and vibrant atmosphere where everyone feels at home
• A focus on listening to the community and hosting the events and experiences you want to see—whether that’s live music, themed nights, local meetups, or family-friendly fun

This is more than a change in management—it’s a renewed commitment to building a space that truly reflects and celebrates the heart of our local community. We’ve also been hard at work cleaning, updating, and making thoughtful renovations to make your time with us even more enjoyable.

Whether you're here to try our award-winning mead, dance, relax by the fire, let the kids play, toss a few rounds on the disc golf course, or just enjoy live music—The Cellar has something for everyone!

Here’s to new beginnings. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you.

With love and appreciation,
The Cellar Team

04/16/2025

Merle’s

It's almost festival season! Come start it off right with our good friend bringing the down to Merle's!

If you were there last year, you know it's party that you really don't wanna miss

04/16/2025

MerleFest

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.

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.

04/16/2025

Call Family Distillers

⚡️ THIS SATURDAY AT THE MASH HOUSE⚡️

🌙"MOONSHINE & MUSIC" 🎸Join us for a great evening with Carolina Country Boy Zeb Spencer Music, bringing his authentic blend of country, southern soul & much more to The Moonshine Capital of the World™!! From Dragon Shine to Calls Smokey Old Fashions, we're mixing up your perfect Saturday night!

⚡️ Saturday, April 19th
🎸 Live from 8:30PM-11:30PM
🥃 40+ craft cocktails to choose from
🍽️ Full kitchen menu till 9:00PM

Come join us for some delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, & pure Carolina entertainment!! ⚡️🌙⚡️

04/15/2025

Free movie this week at the Liberty Theatre !🐰

04/10/2025

Wonderlust Acres

Oh, how pretty the venue looks all lit up ⭐️

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04/09/2025

Call Family Distillers

🤠 THIS SATURDAY AT THE MASH HOUSE 🤠

Get ready for a night of great entertainment as The Infamous Tennessee Duo The Clicker Licker Band returns with their blend of hard hitting country, classic rock & more! 🎸

⏰: 8:30PM - 11:30PM
⭐️ NO COVER ⭐️

Pair their outlaw country and classic rock with our signature cocktails:
• Try our "Call's Smokey Old Fashion" ($11) featuring Reverend's Sour Mash Whiskey 🥃
• Cool down with a "Dragon Shine" ($10) made with our Uncatchable Strawberry Moonshine🐉
• Kick it up with the "Forbidden Fire Sunrise" featuring our Forbidden Fire Liqueur ($10)🌅

Come out for some great food, drinks, & entertainment this weekend at Calls!!
⚡️🌙⚡️

04/08/2025

Wilkes Playmakers

✨ An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe ✨ April 10, 11, 12 @ 7:00 pm April 13 @ 3:00 pm Black Box Theatre Benton Hall, 300 D Street, North Wilkesboro 6 Chilling Scenes. One Unforgettable Night.

04/04/2025

Liberty Theatre