A Free Family Festival for the Macon County NC Community

Join us for a weekend filled with great music, support local vendors showcasing arts, crafts, and wares, and connect with the thriving local business community. Macon Fest offers an all-encompassing experience that celebrates art, music, and community spirit.

Produced for passion creating a weekend of a community gathering

Macon Fest is designed to attract a strong community turnout and provide participants with opportunities to achieve productive results in a festive and communal environment. Join us for a vibrant and engaging experience that brings the community together for meaningful interactions and outcomes.

  • Design the Macon Fest Poster Contest

    “For our inaugural Macon Fest event, we’re calling on local WNC artists to submit their unique design concepts for our festival posters. Through an online voting process, the top three designs will be selected and printed as the official event posters. The sales of these posters will ultimately determine the ranking of the designs, with…

  • “Strike a Chord with the Community: Partner with the Macon Music & Arts Festival for a Business-Boosting Experience”

    The sweet sounds of music and the vibrant colors of art have a way of bringing people together like nothing else can. In the heart of Macon, a cultural phenomenon is born – the Macon Music & Arts Festival, a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and community spirit. For local businesses, this festival presents a unique…

Local Businesses

Macon Fest created for 100% business to local community networking. Providing a Friday afternoon thru Saturday night to meet & greet member of the community, seeing old friends and making new.

Food Vendors

Macon Fest is a food festival that brings together non-competing vendors and food trucks to offer our patrons a diverse menu variety. Enjoy a wide range of delicious culinary creations in one place, satisfying all your cravings in a single event.

Free Festival for WNC

This free festival bringing together Franklin, Macon County, and the entire WNC community through the generous support of sponsors, vendors, and contributors. Join us the weekend of fun, music, food, and celebration, where everyone is welcome to come together and enjoy the festivities.

Vendors

Macon Fest offers a limited space for vendors who provide quality products and services. We carefully jury vendors to avoid product over-saturation, ensuring a unique and diverse shopping experience for attendees. Apply now for your chance to showcase your offerings at Macon Fest.

Inaugural Event

Join us for an unforgettable soon to be tradition filled with outstanding music, top-tier production, and a true sense of community. Gather your friends and family for this weekend of music and fun at this family-friendly event. Bring your blanket, pick your perfect spot, and immerse yourself in a day to remember.

Music variety you’ll love

Macon Fest brings together a diverse lineup of music, from local artists to touring acts. Join us for a weekend of Americana, bluegrass, classic rock, country, jamband, and rock’n roll music. With community participation, we create a vibrant atmosphere where music lovers can come together and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Macon Fest 2024

Music, arts, vendors, and local business networking.

Live Music on the Macon One Stage

  • Professional Production with alternating stages
  • Potential for National & International Acts – Well Known
  • The start of a new level of events for WNC

Vendor & Networking Row

  • A great value with booths starting at $300
  • Business networking at the personal level
  • Sponsor Opportunities.

“”There’s nothing like a music festival. People are ready to have a good time. I don’t think anyone comes to a festival going, ‘I’m gonna be a complete bummer today.” ”

~Gary Clark, Jr.

Musician

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