Festival food vendors will definitely tempt your taste buds with the aromas of gyros, BBQ ‘chicken on a stick,’ egg rolls, cinnamon rolls, chicken wings, Mexican cuisine, burgers, funnel cakes, ice cream, and much more.
Purple Madness — Prince Tribute Show headlines the festival’s opening day. This performance is sure to be high-energy and authentic, delivering a powerhouse celebration of funk, rock, soul, and legendary showmanship.
Festival food vendors will definitely tempt your taste buds with the aromas of gyros, BBQ ‘chicken on a stick,’ egg rolls, cinnamon rolls, chicken wings, Mexican cuisine, burgers, funnel cakes, ice cream, and much more.
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Purple Madness — Prince Tribute Show headlines the festival’s opening day. This performance is sure to be high-energy and authentic, delivering a powerhouse celebration of funk, rock, soul, and legendary showmanship.
The Morganton Festival, presented by UNC Health Blue Ridge, returns to downtown Morganton on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, with vendors, free concerts, food, rides, games, and entertainment for all ages.
The festival will run from noon to 11 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Admission to the festival grounds, including all concerts, is free.
The event will feature more than 250 vendors across nine blocks downtown, offering handmade art, jewelry, woodworking, pottery, soap, candles, home decor, plants, wine, food, and more. Festival Fare vendors will offer gyros, barbecue “chicken on a stick,” egg rolls, cinnamon rolls, chicken wings, Mexican cuisine, burgers, funnel cakes, ice cream, and other options.
The Kids Zone and Teen Zone open at 4 p.m. Friday with ticketed rides and games. The free Litter Critters craft area will be available for children in fifth grade and younger.
The RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles Stage, beside The Madness and King Street, will feature local musicians and community performances throughout the weekend.
The Historic Courthouse Square Stage will feature SEPTEMBER: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, and Purple Madness — Prince Tribute Show on Friday night.
Saturday’s main stage lineup includes Johnny Mullenax at 5 p.m., Dirty Grass Soul at 6:30 p.m., and headliner Eddie 9V from 8:30-10 p.m.
The festival is an animal-free event and will be held rain or shine.
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