Mark your Carolinas calendar for these optional group tie-ins:
NORTH CAROLINA
Moogfest, Durham
In 1964, Asheville’s Bob Moog introduced his namesake synthesizer. In May 2016, this global electronic music and tech conference moves to Bull City.
The National Folk Festival, Greensboro
From 32 American cities, Greensboro was chosen to host this pioneering event, inaugurated in 1934, each September from 2015 to 2017.
MUMFEST, New Bern
October 2015 was the 35th edition of this two-day extravaganza of music, dancing, delicious food, magic and more.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston
Internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival, this May to June fixture fills Charleston with music.
Indie Grits Film Festival, Columbia
Next spring, this annual celebration of Columbia culture and Southern films, food, music and more moves to the city’s riverfront.