The deadline for early bird ticket prices to MerleFest 2010 has been extended to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 6.
That is the last day to purchase four-day and three-day tickets at an average 10 percent discount. Four-day tickets range from $135 to $225. Three day passes start at $120.
Tickets are available online at www.merlefest.org or at 1-800-343-7857. Free parking is available, and children 12 years of age and younger are admitted free to the festival when accompanied by an adult with paid admission.
MerleFest 2010 will celebrate its 23rd year from April 29 to May 2 on the campus of Wilkes Community College.
Among the acts: Zac Brown Band, Little Feat and Steep Canyon Rangers with Steve Martin. For a complete listing, go to www.merlefest.org.
With more than 100 acts performing on 15 stages, MerleFest As in previous years, the list of performers fits the "traditional- plus" definition offered by Doc Watson when describing the rich musical diversity that is a hallmark of the event.
MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and a celebration of "traditional-plus" music.
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