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The Pit's 16th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival!

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join us in Downtown Raleigh as we celebrate our 16th ‘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!
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Once again, 100% of the funds raised at ‘Cuegrass will go directly to our beneficiaries: Our beneficiaries this year are: SAFEchild, The Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts of America, Freedom Ride Rescue, and Broughton Capital Foundation and Arts Together.
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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, Mandolin Orange, Kate Rhudy, Boone & Church, The Moore Brothers, American Aquarium, Jupiter Coyote, Duck and of course Old Habits who return every year.

The 2026 Lineup

Capitol Stage

Fayetteville Street
Dear Maribella & The Pigkickers
Old Habits
The Cody Sisters
The Tan & Sober Gentlemen

LIVe at the Raleigh Times Stage

E Hargett Street
Autumn Nicholas
Ashley Virginia
Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse
Elora Dash
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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.

Festival Info
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Fast Pass

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

Buy Fast Pass
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Silent Auction

Bid on items donated by local businesses. Auction ends at 5pm April 18, 2026. Winners will be notified with instructions for picking up their items.

View Auction
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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.

See Vendors
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