Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance on Thu, Oct 1-Sun, Oct 4 in Pittsboro, NC! Four days, four stages, and over 50 bands playing family-friendly world, national, regional, and local music. Plus, enjoy: food and drink, crafts, camping, yoga and massage, workshops of all kinds, guided nature walks, a spectacular parade led by Paperhand Puppet Intervention, songwriters’ circles, advocacy booths, live painters, a band contest and poetry slam, GrassRoots Vinyl Lounge, dance, vendors, and kids and family fun. A music lover’s paradise.

Tickets are on sale now at their lowest rate here. Tent and RV camping are available on-site for an additional cost. Find camping information here. Traditional accommodations and short-term rental properties are located a short drive away in Pittsboro (458 West Bed & Breakfast, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pittsboro, Small B&B and Cafe, and The Rosemary House) and Silk Hope/Siler City (Cedar Serenity Guest House and The Inn at Celebrity Dairy).

There is plenty of parking at the festival site, and it costs $25 for the weekend or $10 per day per vehicle. They support reducing carbon emissions wherever possible, so carpoolers with 4 or more occupants park for free!

As much as they love pets, for everyone’s health and safety, pets are not allowed at Shakori Hills. Shakori Hills cannot accept entry of “Comfort” or “Emotional Support” animals. The rules concerning ADA Animals are very strict, and they welcome only those that require true ADA-compliant Service Animals. Comfort or Emotional Support animals are not ADA-approved or classified as such.

The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a collaboration between the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center and the GrassRoots Festival Organization, providing a family-friendly celebration of music, dance, art, and education. See more events at Shakori.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Although situated on a rolling half-farm and in a wooded setting, Shakori Hills is fairly navigable for those with disabilities. Please find helpful information below and contact [email protected] with any further questions.

A gravel road connects all of the musical stages. As it is a rolling hill property, there are slight declines and inclines, but nothing too steep. This main thoroughfare provides good (though slightly rugged) access to all the music and is very close to their food area, as well as all the accessible camping and parking areas.

Mobility-impaired parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is divided into Van-Accessible spaces and regular-width spaces. Please see the parking volunteers for directions and access. A valid state-issued DMV ADA placard or HD plate is required. They have two Mobility-Impaired Camping areas close to accessible bathrooms. If interested in utilizing one of these sites, please contact [email protected] before attending a festival to coordinate.

They have an Accessibility Ambassador who can answer any questions and bring staff requests and/or special information to help make Shakori Hills as accessible as possible. Additional questions? Please contact the ambassador by phone at (919-414-1426) or by email at [email protected].