Spend the weekend at the NC Folk Festival as a VIP. While the festival is free for everyone to enjoy, one winner will receive two VIP weekend passes for themselves and a guest for September 18 to 20, 2026. The passes include access to VIP viewing areas at each festival stage, along with complimentary food and beverages in each VIP area throughout the weekend. Enjoy performances from more than 50 artists, including headliners St. Paul and the Broken Bones, The Roots, and Molly Tuttle. It’s the perfect way to experience one of North Carolina’s largest celebrations of music, culture, and community.
The NC Folk Festival is a free, three-day celebration of music, culture, and community held each September in downtown Greensboro. More than 50 artists from across North Carolina and around the world take the stage, sharing everything from bluegrass and gospel to Latin, African, Americana, and contemporary sounds.
The festival is about more than music. Visitors can explore more than 40 food trucks, shop from more than 60 makers and artisans, experience folklife demonstrations, enjoy dance performances, and participate in family-friendly activities throughout the weekend…