Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16

Date: Fri, May 15, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Sanford, Sanford

Price: Free

Category: Music

Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 15 and 16, 2026. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from Pittsboro. Love outdoor music? Check out our huge day by day list of outdoor music around the Triangle! Most of the shows are free. Carolina Indie Fest features 10 diverse performances. Food trucks and local arts and crafts vendors will be on site as well. The festival takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Families, babies and pets are welcome. Bring your lawn chair. The music typically takes place on a stage in the lot behind Hugger Mugger Brewing, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Cheapest gas in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Outdoor Music in the Triangle Learn all about outdoor music in the Triangle, or take a quick look at some of the upcoming outdoor concerts here: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...