The 1st Annual Coalesce Music & Arts Festival will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the WNC Sculpture Center. Come and enjoy a day of original music, arts, and fun for the whole family! Tickets are available in advance for $25 or at the gate for $30. Children 12 and under receive FREE entry. Coalesce will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, October 7 for a day of live music featuring 16 acts on 2 stages ranging from bluegrass and folk to punk rock and experimental. The event will also include a variety of arts and craft vendors, food trucks, local breweries, yoga, and activities for children and families. The WNC Sculpture Center’s sculpture trail will also be available for visitors to enjoy. “This is a great opportunity for folks to come out and enjoy original music and art from western North Carolina. We hope to have attendance from around the region to really showcase the beauty and talent of this area,” says festival organizer, Andrew Massey. The festival is scheduled to end at 9:00 pm Saturday, October 7. However, select camping sites can be reserved in advance by contacting the festival organizers. Tickets are available now at https://www.wncsculpture.org/events and additional information

The WNC Sculpture Center is located at 4612 Patterson School Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645.