North Carolina Folk Festival shares full lineup for 2025 festival
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Folk Festival has announced the lineup for the 2025 festival.
The annual festival, which will take place from Sept. 12-14, 2025, is boasting a wide lineup of artists across genres.
On Friday, Sammy Rae & The Friends are headlining. Iconic rap group Arrested Development will headline on Saturday, and Steep Canyon Rangers is the headliner on Sunday.
Oh He Dead, Dustbowl Revival and Chatham Rabbits are also performing, along with a long list of artists across five different stages.
There will be special performances from the NC A&T State University's Fellowship Gospel Choir and Drum Line, and there will be a 'family-friendly jam' with The Rock and Roll Playhouse, performing the music of the Grateful Dead.
The festival is completely free to attend.
The full lineup is also available on their website.
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