Fountain Fest 2026
Location
R.A. Fountain General Store 6754 E Wilson St, Fountain, NC
Date & Time
October 17, 2026
Join us in Fountain, NC on Saturday, October 17th at 2 PM for the first annual Fountain Fest!
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, art, and celebration as we showcase some of the Carolinas’ finest roots talent across two stages, featuring Music Maker partner artists like:
Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All-Starz, longtime saxophonist for James Brown
Kelley Breiding, Appalachian honky-tonk artist
The Carolina Cutups, bluegrass band from Hillsborough, NC
Scott Pearce, singer-songwriter from Fountain, NC
Local gospel acts Dedicated Men of Zion, Faith & Harmony, and Alice Vines of the award-winning Glorifying Vines Sisters
You’ll also have the opportunity to step behind the studio doors on a guided tour of Music Maker Studios, where Freeman Vines’ iconic guitars and art are proudly displayed. Don’t forget to stop by the grand opening of the Freeman Vines Gallery, featuring an exhibition of tintype photographs by Tim Duffy and a book signing to celebrate the launch of Music Maker Editions!
VIP passes are available starting Friday, March 13 and include:
- Reserved seating at R.A. Fountain
- Exclusive VIP Lounge access at Music Maker Studios
- Entry to the VIP After-Party, feat. Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz
- Fountain Fest 2026 t-shirt
- Collectible book
- $100 tax-deductible contribution
General admission tickets go on sale April 10.
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