Last Updated on June 20, 2026 7:05 pm
BOONE — The countdown is on for artists, musicians, and performers interested in participating in the Watauga Arts Council’s Buskers Fest 2026. Registration will close on June 30, 2026, and the council encourages all interested creatives to get their applications in before the deadline.
Acceptance fees and other requirements are outlined in the application, available at watauga-arts.org/buskersfest.
About the festival
Buskers Fest 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. along King Street. This is a free, family-friendly event that is completely open to the public.
The event transforms Downtown Boone into a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring live music, street performances, local artwork, interactive art activities, and more.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and purchase artwork from local creators, enjoy performances from talented regional artists, participate in hands-on creative experiences, and experience the unique energy that makes Buskers Fest a community favorite.
More information
For more information about registration or Buskers Fest 2026, contact the Watauga Arts Council at admin@watauga-arts.org or visit the Buskers Fest page on the council’s website for a direct link to the application.
About Watauga Arts Council
The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) fosters a thriving, diverse, vibrant, creative community through arts advocacy, education, support, and inspiration. Serving professional and emerging artists, WAC facilitates and provides a structure for arts initiatives that enrich the lives of artists, residents and visitors alike.
Learn more at watauga-arts.org.
