Boonerang is a free music and arts festival in downtown Boone. The festival includes multiple concert stages and food, beer, and crafts vendors – all with connections to the Boone area.
The second annual Boonerang Music & Arts Festival will take place on June 15-17. Thursday and Friday will feature evening concerts. Saturday is a day-long event that includes a vendor market. Music and events will be happening throughout downtown Boone.
This is a FREE event. No tickets are required for admission to concerts and vendor areas. The only money you’ll need is what you plan to spend on food, beverage, merchandise, and Boonerang swag.
Long-term festival parking will be available in ASU’s Peacock Lot (via Rivers Street). Additional overflow parking is available at the Watauga Social Services lot at 132 Poplar Grove Connector. For those visiting downtown businesses, long-term paid parking is located along Queen Street and metered spaces are available on King Street.
Venues: The primary concert areas include street stage on South Depot and North Depot, a lawn stage at the Jones House, a side stage at Espresso News, and the Appalachian Theatre. There will be a kids zone at the Watauga Library and food/beverage and craft vendors will be set up along the streets.
Artist Lineup:
Kruger Brothers
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Larry Keel Experience
Zoe & Cloyd
Abby Bryant & The Echoes
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Dr. Bacon
Jeff Little Trio
Carolina Reaper
Possum Jenkins
Holler Choir
Dashawn Hickman
Will Easter and the Nomads
Banana Da Terra
Ashley Heath and Her Heathens
Supatight
Nobody’s Business
Crys Matthews
Burnette Sisters Trio
A few things you’ll want to be sure to bring with you are:
-Lawn chairs – seating will not be provided at the stages and some areas will be designated for standing room only
-Water bottles – water refill stations will be located throughout the festival
-Cash – many vendors will accept credit, debit, Venmo, etc, but some may be cash only
-Sunblock – we’re hoping for a sunny day
For more information, please visit the event website at: https://www.boonerangfest.com
