Secomnd Annual Folk Above Ground Festival Saturday, October 25 Southern Village Green Open Jam at 2:00PM Show at 4:00PM

The second annual Folk Above Ground fall festival will be taking place on October 25, 2025, on the Southern Village Green.

Most of the performers are UNC students/alumni. Come out and hear some great local folk music from local up-and-coming musicians, and enter the art raffle to win pieces by local artists, with proceeds benefiting flood relief efforts in Saxapahaw!

Auction table
The art raffle table from last year

This will be an afternoon full of music and family friendly fun.

Bring an instrument to the open jam at 2:00, and stay for the music lineup starting at 4:00!

Performers jamming on the music stage
Activity at the auction tent at sunset on the green

John Rees lives in Chapel Hill. He was, until recently, a member of the Chapel Hill Planning Commission and former chair. He has served on the board of the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill, and is also...