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NC State Fair releases music lineup

The North Carolina State Fair has released a schedule for its Homegrown Music Fest.
Posted 2023-09-06T18:16:21+00:00 - Updated 2023-09-06T18:03:00+00:00
The North Carolina State Fair is hoping guests will have their "best day ever" at this year's annual event. (NC State Fair)

The North Carolina State Fair has released the lineup for its Homegrown Music Fest.

The fair is planned Oct. 12-22 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. All performances will take place at the Waterfall Stage.

Thursday, Oct. 12

  • 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m: The Bleeding Hearts
  • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: The Phoebes Band
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Friday, Oct. 13

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Teens In Trouble
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Christian James
  • 5:30 p.m.: Nick Autry
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Saturday, Oct. 14

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Carolina Ambush
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Lie Heavy
  • 5:30 p.m.: The NuBeing Collective
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Sunday, Oct. 15

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: SunQueen Kelcy
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Cor De Lux
  • 5:30 p.m.: AZUL
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Monday, Oct. 16

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Jim Quick & Coastline
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Reese McHenry
  • 5:30 p.m.: Hip Hop, Beats & Thangs
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Tuesday, Oct. 17

  • 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: Dwayne Jordan Quartet
  • 10 a.m.: Senior Funfest
  • 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: Cygnus X-2
  • 5:30 p.m.: Elora Dash
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Wednesday, Oct. 18

  • 10:45 a.m.: Military Appreciation Day Program
  • 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: 440th Army Band
  • 12:15 p.m.: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Military Uniform Revue
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Thursday, Oct. 19

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.:Dead Fox No Groove
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: XOXOK
  • 5:30 p.m.: Duck
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Thursday, Oct. 19

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Dead Fox No Groove

2-3:30 p.m.: XOXOK

5:30 p.m.: Duck

8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Friday, Oct. 20

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: DB Edmunds
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Jazz Xpressions feat Lydia Salett Dudley
  • 5:30 p.m.: Riggsbee Road
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Saturday, Oct. 21

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Marcel Portilla Band
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: Whitsett
  • 5:30 p.m.: Super Grit Cowboy Band
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

Sunday, Oct. 22

  • 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Notasium Showcase
  • 2-3:30 p.m.: The Tan & Sober Gentlemen
  • 5:30 p.m.: Brooke Hatala
  • 8 p.m.: Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist

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