This free festival will be held at the amphitheater and barnyard areas of the park. Seating is available, and visitors are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs.
Due to expected large crowds, pets will not be allowed at performances.
2022 Festival Schedule
Amphitheater:
11 am – Peter Dimery Trio (Jazz)
Saxophonist Peter Dimery, originally from the coast of South Carolina, has become an in-demand soloist along the eastern seaboard. His jazz trio features two renowned veterans of the western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina music scene, drummer Jason DeCristofaro and bassist Shannon Hoover.
2 pm – Mark Webb, Jr (Americana)
As a singer-songwriter Mark carries a tender voice and unique timbre that embodies real Americana. Taking inspiration from life experiences, overheard conversations, and current events, he writes and curates songs that echo the cuts, bruises, and blossoms of life. He has shared the stage with musicians such as American Aquarium, Turnpike Troubadours, Jill Andrews, Justin Townes Earle, and more.
Barnyard:
1-3 pm Patrick Ballard (acoustic guitar/banjo)
Patrick has performed all over western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and Georgia. He plays eight instruments and performs primarily as a volunteer at care centers. He has more than 40 years of musical experience.
Sandburg Home Tours on Memorial Day
As part of the one-day festival, free tours of the Sandburg Home will be available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are first come, first serve, from the Visitor Center/Park Store beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Visitor Center/Park Store is located on the ground floor of the Sandburg Home and will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Memorial Day. For information on other house tour days, click here.
Parking
There are three parking options available: the Main parking lot, located on Little River Road across from the Flat Rock Playhouse; the Flat Rock Playhouse lot; and the Hikers’ parking lot. Visitors with accessibility needs should pull into the Main parking lot and stop by the accessible parking spaces where a ranger will provide assistance. Other non-accessible parking lots are available in Flat Rock. Find more information about parking options here.
Find more information about accessibility here.
Shuttle
A shuttle will be available throughout the day from the Main parking lot and Hikers’ parking lot to transport visitors to the amphitheater.
Music Festival is supported by:
Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, Inc.
America’s National Parks, the non-profit partner that operates the park store
A grant from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority
Visit nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/musicfest.htm for more information.
Prepared by Carl Sandburg Home / NPS.