Music enthusiasts and general merrymakers, get ready to flood the streets of Carrboro for the 28th annual Carrboro Music Festival, which promises to engulf the town in melodies and harmonies—all without asking a single penny from attendees. As detailed on the Town of Carrboro’s official website, the festivities officially begin with an open mic session at the Town Commons on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by an evening performance at Cat’s Cradle, featuring Whoop and a supporting act.
The main event hits full stride on September 28 at 1 p.m., and as if to put an exclamation point on the town’s cultural vibrancy, this year’s festival coincides with Carrboro’s All America City Award Celebration; a starting ceremony that commences at the same time at the Drakeford Performance Space, Triangle Jazz Orchestra will be dazzling the crowd not long after Rebecca Trout, director of the All-America City Award, has taken the stage to highlight Carrboro’s national acclaim-worthy traits as reported by a panel of judges.
With a high turnout expected, the town of Carrboro encourages festival-goers to green their travel and considers alternative transport, Chapel Hill Transit synergizes with the festival vibe by offering a free shuttle service on Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m; linking the Jones Ferry Road Park & Ride Lot to the heart of the action, the shuttle earmarked to make rounds roughly every 15-20 minutes and the shuttle service doesn’t just offer a comfortable ride but will be conveniently plying routes near most of the music venues for easy access, more information on parking and transportation is available on the festival’s website…