Historic Morganton Festival

Historic Morganton Festival Historic Morganton Festival, Inc. (HMF, Inc.) is a (501c 4), with a 15 member board. HMF, Inc.
(348)

hosts the Morganton Farmers Market, TGIF Summer Concert Series, the Morganton Festival and the M.A.D.E Competition.

🎶 Summer Fridays are BACK in Downtown Morganton! ☀️🎸Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite people because th...
03/18/2026

🎶 Summer Fridays are BACK in Downtown Morganton! ☀️🎸

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite people because the 2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series Presented by Case Farms kicks off May 1st at the Historic Courthouse Square!

Every Friday night in May, June, and July (except July 4), downtown will come alive with great music, local food vendors, refreshing beverages, and an amazing community atmosphere. From beach music and country to rock, soul, and Motown—there’s something for everyone under the summer sky! 🌙✨

🕕 Vendors open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Music starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Morganton – Historic Courthouse Square
💲 Admission: FREE

🎵 2026 Concert Lineup:
May 1 – Too Much Sylvia (Variety & Beach Music)
May 8 – Christie Huff (Country)
May 15 – Chris Taylor & The Rumor (Classic Rock, Pop & Soul)
May 22 – Emanuel Wynter (Cosmic Alternative R&B)
May 29 – Sidecar Honey (Indie / Americana / Rock / Soul)

June 5 – Tuatha Dea (Progressive Celtic–Appalachian Rock)
June 12 – Coming Up Brass (Yacht Rock & Soul Review)
June 19 – Thomas Anthony (Rhythm & Blues)
June 26 – Soul Watt (Rock, Pop & Dance)

July 10 – The Sounds of Morganton (Motown / Old School R&B)
July 17 – Almost Vintage (Party Rock)
July 24 – JJL Band (Party Rock)
July 31 – Hobo Cane (Rock & Roll, Latin & Folk)

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy the best Friday nights of the summer right here in downtown Morganton! ❤️🎶

🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who help make this series possible:
Case Farms • UNC Health Blue Ridge • City of Morganton Electric Department • Urgent Care of Mountain View • COMPAS X-STREAM • United Beverages • Cindy Hogston Real Estate by eXp Realty LLC Asheville • James Tool • KICKS 103.3 • The News Herald • Pepsi • The Paper

https://morgantonfest.org/tgif-concert-series/

Makenzie and Kasey had the honor of accepting the award for Best Brochure Large Print for the 2025 Morganton Festival at...
02/23/2026

Makenzie and Kasey had the honor of accepting the award for Best Brochure Large Print for the 2025 Morganton Festival at 2026 Showfest NC Association of Festivals & Events 🎉

Calling all makers, creators, and local businesses! We want YOU to be a part of the magic at the 2026 Morganton Festival...
02/03/2026

Calling all makers, creators, and local businesses! We want YOU to be a part of the magic at the 2026 Morganton Festival!

Whether you’re a festival veteran or a first-timer, we can’t wait to see what you bring to our downtown streets this September 11th & 12th.

Apply Online: https://morgantonfest.org/vendor-app/
Prefer Paper? Printable PDF applications are also available on our website to download and mail in!

Important Note: Please be sure to review our updated Rules & Regulations before submitting your application.

Let’s make this the best festival yet!

09/07/2025

Vegas McGraw is taking the stage NOW! Tim McGraw Tribute!

09/07/2025

Nothing more amazing than the Willette McIntosh singing the National Anthem!

The Famous Morgantonian, Miss Morganton 2023, Lani Reece loves her new Morganton Fest 2025 shirt! Be cool like Lani… get...
09/06/2025

The Famous Morgantonian, Miss Morganton 2023, Lani Reece loves her new Morganton Fest 2025 shirt! Be cool like Lani… get your shirts now!

09/06/2025

The Phoebes are rocking the stage tonight! The music has only just begun!

More Morganton Fest photos for your viewing pleasure! Who has been your favorite vendor?
09/06/2025

More Morganton Fest photos for your viewing pleasure! Who has been your favorite vendor?

Such a fun day and we have even had a beautiful breeze cooling us off a little! The day is not over! Come see us for fre...
09/06/2025

Such a fun day and we have even had a beautiful breeze cooling us off a little!

The day is not over! Come see us for free concerts starting at 6:30pm with The Phoebes and Vegas McGRaw at 8:30pm!

This year’s shirt is going fast! The Morganton Fest is Full Throttle Fun and G’Hog is a hit! Don’t miss out on this year...
09/06/2025

This year’s shirt is going fast! The Morganton Fest is Full Throttle Fun and G’Hog is a hit!
Don’t miss out on this year’s shirt… you don’t want to have to wrestle your friend for theirs! Get your own 🏍️
Small-XL $15
2xl and up for $17

Chapel Hart brought such a powerful energy to Downtown Morganton, North Carolina last night! Amazing vocals and musician...
09/06/2025

Chapel Hart brought such a powerful energy to Downtown Morganton, North Carolina last night! Amazing vocals and musicians. What an AMAZING show to experience at our festival! We hope you enjoyed them too!

If you missed The Jack Wharff Band last night, you missed out on a great time of music with the whole community! 🎤🎻🎸🎼
09/06/2025

If you missed The Jack Wharff Band last night, you missed out on a great time of music with the whole community! 🎤🎻🎸🎼

Address

112 W Union Street # B
Morganton, NC
28655

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18284385252

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Historic Morganton Festival posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Historic Morganton Festival:

Share

Category