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Growing Number of Visitors from Saskatchewan Travel to NC for MerleFest

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April 15, 2016. In recent years, MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 28-May 1, has drawn an increasingly international audience to the campus of Wilkes Community College. While the iconic festival’s mix of “Traditional Plus” programming has gained worldwide attention, an enormous increase in attendance from the rugged Canadian province of Saskatchewan has surprised some in Wilkesboro.

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MerleFest Adds John Oates to 2016 Lineup, Donna the Buffalo to Host Midnight Jam

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March 24, 2016. MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 28-May 1, 2016, is pleased to announce that John Oates, a legend of American music, will be joining the official 2016 festival lineup as the final addition. With over 100 artists featured, MerleFest 2016 is living up to its reputation as the nation’s annual homecoming of music lovers! Also announced, Donna the Buffalo will host the much-anticipated Midnight Jam at the Walker Center, and the Jam will be sponsored by The Bluegrass Situation.

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MerleFest Adds Brandy Carlile, Tim O’Brien, Sam Bush Band, Jim Lauderdale to Line-Up

Jan. 12, 2016. MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 28-May 1, 2016, is proud to announce four more additions to the 2016 lineup: Brandi Carlile,Tim O’Brien, Sam Bush Band and Jim Lauderdale. These artists join over 100 other artists already announced, including John Prine, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dave Rawlings Machine, The Wood Brothers, Alison Brown, Peter Rowan, Doug Seegers, Steep Canyon Rangers and more!

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High South Event Professionals Announce Merge with Wilkes Bridal Association

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Jan. 8, 2016 In many ways, 2016 will be a year of innovation for the local wedding industry and it’s primary network of vendors, High South Event Professionals. In the wake of a name change, a new marketing strategy and a total branding overhaul, the organization recently announced it will welcome a group of professionals from the Wilkes County area to its family. By Jessica Isaacs

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