N.C. State Fair Homegrown Music Fest Artists Announced

RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair is the first fair in the United States to showcase talent that has roots in its own state. That sends a pretty powerful message about North Carolina and the immense amount of creative talent that we have in our own backyard. Not only is the State Fair showcasing a diverse, inclusive line-up of many genres of music, but there’s also no additional cost to the fairgoer.

North Carolina has so much to be proud of – great agriculture, outstanding universities, exciting tourism, innovative industries…and right alongside that is music. The N.C. State Fair is truly featuring the music of North Carolina as one of our many great commodities.

Please note: As announced previously, there will be no music stage in Dorton Arena in 2021 to make way for our Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion. Stop by to try some of the best local products made in North Carolina!

Come on out. You never know, you may discover your new favorite band!

The Pseudo Cowboys Rock/Funk

Cassette Rewind 80s Tribute

Keyse Pop

Driskill Americana/Country

Luxe Posh DJ/Dance

Steve Hartsoe & The Beacon Souls Rock/Americana

Ashley LaRue Band Reggae

Shame Hip Hop

Corey Hunt and the Wise Country/Americana

Elle Stephens Pop

Steel County Express Country/Rock

Æther Realm Metal

Africa Unplugged Blues/Dance

Kate Rhudy Indie Folk/Americana

Alex Lawhon & Sam Clowney Rock/Pop

Wes Collins Trio Folk/Americana

Carolina Soul Band Beach/Soul

Maj Deeka Funk/Jam

XOXOK R&B/Soul

In The Name of Love U2 Tribute

The Sunday Special Funk/R&B

2Digh4 Country/Variety

Caroline Keller Band Country

For Good Measure R&B/Rock

Stellar Circuits Rock

Throwback Collaboration Band R&B

Crucial Fiya Reggae

Brooke McBride Country

Dotwav Media Hip Hop/Punk

Collapsis Rock/Pop

Sydney Rose Pop/Folk

Jack Marion & The Pearl Snap Prophets Amreicana/Country

Xtra Infinit Sounds Hip Hop

The Tan & Sober Gentlemen Celtic/Punk