MerleFest Day 3: Beautiful and Busy

Saturday Highlights Include Amazing Performances From The Sam Bush Band, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, And More

Saturday is typically the busiest day at any music festival and it definitely was the case at MerleFest as throngs of people descended onto the campus of Wiles Community College for an action-packed day of music. The gorgeous weather certainly didn’t hurt either and as the temperature rose so did the music. The schedule was loaded with top-notch artists and it was our mission to see and hear as many of them as possible.

Looking out into the crowd from the front of the Watson Stage, it was a sea of people happily soaking up the soulful vibes. The place truly was packed as was the crowd at all of the individual stages. It was a mixed bunch with young girls dressed in their Western finest anticipating the performance of Maren Morris to senior citizens, babies, and everything in between. Everyone is welcome at MerleFest and even though this was my first time, it was already feeling like home. 

Here’s a Sneak Peek of Day 3!

 Enjoying stories and music from Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth on the Traditional Stage.

Feeling the “Slow Burn” of Ali McGuirk at the Americana Stage. 

Soaking up the eclectic stylings of Taylor Rae on the Cabin Stage.

Female fiddle power with Della Mae on the Watson Stage.

Getting our country rock fix with The Youngers on the Americana Stage.

Going old school with the legendary music of Compton & Newberry on the Traditional Stage.

Celebrating everything mandolin at Mando Mania on the Creekside Stage.

Taking in all the amazing young artists at the Acoustic Kids Ambassadors showcase on the Cabin Stage.

Dancing to Donna The Buffalo on the Watson Stage.

Experiencing a little Doc Watson at the Doc Watson 100th Birthday Jam hosted by the Kruger Brothers.

Having a bluegrass jam with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys on the Watson Stage.

Reaching the Sun with Tommy Prine on the Americana Stage.

Howlin’ at the Moon with the Sam Bush Band on the Watson Stage. 

Having a “Girl Crush” on Lori McKenna at the Cabin Stage.

Closing out Saturday night with the phenomenal Maren Morris. 

Stay Tuned For Daily Coverage From Merle Fest!  Festival Recap And Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

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