2027 MerleFest budget
Wilkes Community CollegeNorth Carolina- Detected
- Aug 19, 2026
- 71 days ago
- Sector
- Community Events & Activities
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From the meeting
At the August 5, 2026 festival committee meeting, staff presented the proposed MerleFest 2027 budget and the committee recommended approval. 8 million in ticket revenue and includes the return of the Mega Raffle, plus a new MerleFest Sessions series and continued work on artist bookings. The 2027 budget is the main buying signal for event services, production, marketing, and sponsor support.
- Meeting date
- August 19, 2026
- Agency
- Wilkes Community College
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