Merlefest 2026 in Photos
Venue: Wilkes Community College
Location: Wilkesboro, NC
April 23-26, 2026
Merlefest founded by Doc Watson is one of North Carolinas best music festivals situatex on the campus of Wilkes Comminty College. This was the 6th time Light Shifter Studios photographed this iconic event in North Carolina. Here are some of our favorite photos from the music festival.
Michael Cleveland
Shelby Means
Melissa Carper
Steep Canyon Rangers
Molly Tuttle
Old Crow Medicine Show
Lamont Landers
Jake Shimabukoro
Zoey and Cloyd
Blackberry Smoke
Railroad Earth
