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The Pit's 15th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Join us in Downtown Raleigh as we celebrate our 15th ‘Cuegrass Festival!! Get ready for a jam-packed day full of great ‘cue, local brews, and toe-tappin’ bluegrass music on Fayetteville Street. The party starts at noon!

Once again, 100% of the funds raised at ‘Cuegrass will go directly to our beneficiaries: SAFEchild and the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Freedom Ride Resuce, and Western North Carolina Hurricane Relief.
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Fun for all

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Kids Zone

'Cuegrass is a family-friendly event with a whole section just for kids!

Sponsorship of the Kids Zone is available, contact us for details.

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Fast Pass

Breeze through the line with a Fast Pass wristband! Includes an official 'Cuegrass Koozie.
Fast Pass lanes will be at food and beverage stations throughout the festival.

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Silent Auction

Bid on items donated by local businesses. Auction ends at 5pm April 19, 2025. Winners will be notified with instructions for picking up their items.

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Vendor Village

Stroll through vendor village, located on Fayetteville street near Martin Street and shop handcrafted gifts by local artisans. Typical wares include jewelry, art work, clothing, and more.

Live Music

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Raleigh's Original Bluegrass Festival!

Bluegrass music has strong roots in North Carolina that we proudly celebrate on the 'Cuegrass stage. Over the years acts big and small have graced the main stage, such as Big Daddy Love, Jeanne Jolly, Delta Rae, The Malpass Brothers, Kate Rhudy, Boone & Church, The Moore Brothers, American Aquarium, Jupiter Coyote, Duck and of course Old Habits who return every year.

The lineup for 'Cuegrass 2025 will be announced in early 2025. So mark your calendar for Saturday, April 19, 2025 and follow us on Instagram for updates.

The Lineup

Coming Soon!

Main Stage

Fayetteville Street
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4

LIVe at the Raleigh Times Stage

E Hargett Street
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
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