Get ready to tap your toes at this year’s MerleFest. This event was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College. It is considered one of the premier music festivals in the country — celebrating “traditional plus” music — and hosts numerous artists on 12 different stages during the four-day event. Proceeds benefit the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs in the community. Visit the website below for the performer lineup and ticket details. Plus, Our State will be at a booth on Thursday and Sunday — stop by to see us!