16th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival April 18

Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

16th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is free to attend, but raises funds for local children's causes, so donations are welcome. Check out a big list of spring festivals in the Triangle! This festival celebrate two of the great things about North Carolina: Barbecue and Bluegrass. There will also be a vendor village on Fayetteville Street, near Martin Street, and a Kids Zone with crafts and games on the corner of E Hargett and Fayetteville Streets. The festival will take place on Fayetteville Street, between Morgan and Martin Streets, including East and West Hargett Street between Salisbury Street and South Wilmington Street. Band Lineup Capitol Stage on Fayetteville Street Dear Maribella & The Pigkickers Old Habits The Cody Sisters The Tan and Sober Gentlemen Live at the Raleigh Times Stage on E Hargett Street Autumn Nicholas Ashley Virginia Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse Elora Dash