North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival 5/5-5/6 To Include The Steeldrivers, Arlo McKinley and More

North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival will celebrate its long-awaited 10th anniversary at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville, NC on May 6-7, 2022. The annual event, which pairs live music with craft beer and community, will welcome GRAMMY-winning bluegrass mainstays The Steeldrivers, English-born Americana trailblazer Jade Bird, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt, regional newgrass pioneers Acoustic Syndicate and Larry Keel Experience, and a variety of additional performers to its stage this year.

Along with a rich Americana lineup, North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival also shines a spotlight on local brewers and their contribution to North Carolina’s vibrant culinary scene. Over 50 breweries offering a selection of craft beers will be featured on-site throughout the weekend. Tasting tickets, which include access to beer samples plus a commemorative sampling glass, are available for purchase for $50 ($45 for early birds).

North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival began as a fundraising effort to preserve the historic site of Rural Hill. The site, which boasts extensive hiking trails, is a beloved landmark in the Central NC region and is home to many educational field trips and events. Since its inception, the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival has continued to support the awareness of Rural Hill and attract diverse crowds from all over the country.

Friday music-only passes with sets from Larry Keel Experience and Acoustic Syndicate are $15. Saturday music-only passes with sets from Jade Bird and The Steeldrivers are $28 for early birds. For attendees who would like to sample an unlimited assortment of celebrated North Carolina brews Saturday, tasting tickets (which include daily entrance to the festival for music happenings) are available at the early advance price of $45 through February 8th. Camping options are available for attendees who would like to make the most of their weekend. Two-day weekend tent camping, premium tent camping, and RV camping with hookups are available. North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival is a family friendly event. Children 4 and under are free. A children’s ticket is available for kids 5-15 for $8.

Passes to NC Brewers and Music Festival are on sale now. Visit www.ncbrewsmusic.com to purchase passes and to find additional information. A complete lineup is below.

10th Annual NC Brewers and Music Festival Lineup
The Steeldrivers
Jade Bird
Katie Pruitt
Acoustic Syndicate
Larry Keel Experience
Arlo McKinney
Abby Bryan & The Echoes
Ashley Heath and Her Heathens