Carrboro Music Festival 2024 in North Carolina

The Carrboro Music Festival is a two-day event held in late September in Carrboro, North Carolina, featuring performers from the Piedmont area in various musical genres. Supported by the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and the Orange County Arts Commission, the festival fosters a strong sense of community, drawing thousands of families from Orange County and other parts of the Piedmont region.

Schedule of Events

The Carrboro Music Festival features over 200 performances across 30 indoor and outdoor venues. The free music weekend begins on Saturday afternoon at Town Hall Commons, with evening performances at the Farmer's Market, Cat's Cradle, and other venues in Carrboro. The festival aims to showcase Triangle-area performers and their diverse musical styles. While past performers received t-shirts and food vouchers as a token of appreciation, officially selected groups now receive a paid honorarium.

History of Carrboro Music Fest

The Carrboro Music Festival began in 1998 under the name Fête de la Musique, occurring on the summer solstice. In 2002, the name of the event was changed to the Carrboro Music Festival and moved to Fall. Carrboro is known as the regional culture and arts center. It also hosts the annual West End Poetry Festival.