Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4

In 2004, the annual 4th of July celebration by the City of Morganton's Recreation Department became the first annual Red White and Bluegrass Festival. Now celebrating its 14th year, the Red White and Bluegrass Festival spans four days full of entertainment and closes with a huge fireworks celebration. For ticket and other information about the festival, visit http://redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.org/

Art in the Hall: June - July

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Friday, July 7th

Main Act: JJ Hipps and the Hideaway

Opening Band: Alberta Hall

JJ Hipps and the Hideaway hit the TGIF Concert stage this Friday, July 7th! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm with a range of tasty treats and scrumptious specials. Music kicks off at 7:00pm with opening act, Alberta Hall followed by headliners JJ Hipps and the Hideaway taking the stage from 8:00 until 10:00pm. In addition to all the great music and food, come out to the first TGIF Cruise-In of the season. Cruise-Ins are brought to you by the Morganton Motor Club.

Friday, July 14th

Main Act: Chris Cates and the Masterplan

Opening Band: Neil Saunders

Chris Cates and the Masterplan will bring down the house this Friday, July 14th at the TGIF Concert! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm with a range of tasty treats and scrumptious specials. Music kicks off at 7:00pm with opening act, Neil Saunders followed by headliner Chris Cates and the Masterplan taking the stage from 8:00 until 10:00pm.

Friday, July 21st

Main Act: Bobby Darrin

Opening Band: Fat Daddy Reed and the Family Band

Bobby Darrin hits the TGIF Concert stage this Friday, July 21st! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm with a range of tasty treats and scrumptious specials. Music kicks off at 7:00pm with opening act, Fat Daddy Reed and the Family Band followed by headliner Bobby Darrin taking the stage from 8:00 until 10:00pm.

There is plenty of FREE PUBLIC PARKING in downtown Morganton! You are sure to find a spot only a few easy steps from your destination. Check out our online parking map below!