Live Performances across Downtown Newton
Enjoy live music performances throughout the day at the Frank & Sue Jones Amphitheatre and a local pop-up stage at the corner of N College & 3rd Ave
FRANK & SUE JONES AMPHITHEATRE
• MAIN AVENUE ACROSS FROM THE 1924 COURTHOUSE •
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10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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A bluegrass band located in Surry County North Carolina is comprised of the Wilkerson family including: Sam age 15, Jo age 12, Maggie Jane age 10, Silas age 8, Molly age 6, and Mom and Dad who are both too old to mention.
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12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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A progressive bluegrass band with deep roots in the traditional, from Charlotte, North Carolina.
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LOCAL STREET JAMS
• INTERSECTION OF COLLEGE AVENUE & 3RD STREET •
New to the festival this year is Mark Lippard! With performances at college, NBA and NFL games, PGA events, appearances on Good Morning America, TBN, and The Travel Channel, and even an International Jugglers Association team championship to his name, Mark brings a high-energy show that you’ll love!
The application period for musicians and performers for the 2025 Foothills Folk Art Festival is now closed. If you would like to apply as a musician and/or performer for the 2026 festival, please contact Main Street Director Mary Yount at myount@newtonnc.gov or 828.695.4360