ALBEMARLE — Next weekend, Uwharrie Vineyards and Winery will play host to the first-ever Uwharrie Music Fest event.
With tickets now available for $35, the venue has announced the inaugural event set for Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 28030 Austin Road in Albemarle.
“Come join us for the first ever Uwharrie Music Fest on Sept. 14, 2024 in Albemarle, NC,” the establishment wrote in a promotional advertisement. “Get ready for a day filled with awesome music, amazing local wine, beer, and more at Uwharrie Vineyards and Winery.”
The venue is also offering VIP tickets for $50 that include exclusive access to the indoor wine room, lounge, and outdoor patio area, as well as access to specialty wine slushies and wine cocktails.
“We’ve got a fantastic lineup of some top local bands, food trucks, and more,” Uwharrie Vineyards and Winery continued. “Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone. The theme this year is southern rock, and we hope that this will become a recurring yearly event.”
The festival’s lineup includes five different acts stretched across the day: the Charlotte-based outfit Chasing Phoenix (11 a.m.), southern rock band Low Down Dirty Heathens (1 p.m.), honky tonk act Love Bug Junkie (3 p.m.), local country rock group The Old North State (5 p.m.), and Statesville’s Dani Kerr & The Skeleton Krew (7 p.m.)
“On Sept. 14, we get back to Stanly County for the Uwharrie Music Fest,” The Old North State wrote in a social media post. “Tons of great artists, great wine and beer! Get your tickets soon!”
Admission is free for children 10 and under; tickets can be purchased at uwharriemusicfest.com.
“Officially announcing our very first festival we get the pleasure to headline,” added Dani Kerr, who is a former contestant and semi finalist on America’s Got Talent. “It’s also the first show I get to do with Bart Lattimore, and y’all know we’re gonna break that banger of the ‘I Got You’ single out live for you.”
Along with dining options offered by various food trucks, attendees can purchase local wines provided directly by Uwharrie Vineyards and Winery, as well as local craft beer from Uwharrie Brewing, Cabarrus Brewing Company, and Stardust Cellars.
With a 14,000-square-foot facility and visitor’s center, a 4000-square-foot formal banquet hall, tasting bar, and gift shop, the establishment features holiday events, musical performances, and offers customer rentals as a wedding and reception venue.