08/24/2026
A very huge thank you to everyone involved with the first Stradust Music Festival! As I stated previously, this was my very first festival ive ever had the opportunity of booking instead of simply attending or preforming. With huge inspiration from dear friends involved with Brewstock hosted at The Rooster of Gastonia, the SMF was a massive learning experience and an all around great time! The food from each food truck tasted amazing, every vendor table had a unique display and arrangement of products, and all 18 of some of the Carolinas' finest local acts put on one hell of a performance! Unfortunately the weather was not on our side and the outside portion was rained out, but with quick reaction of the remaining bands, stardust staff and Seismic Wave the show carried on inside. Congratulations to Aaron, Kay, and Jimmy for winning the raffle with baskets filled with bands merch, vendor items, Stardust mead, and two amazing donations from Lindsay and the HeartSupport team.
It has been a huge privilege working with Dani and the rest of the Stardust staff, they are wonderful people that see the same potential in this hidden gem of Wilkesboro. Lastly, Seismic Wave killed it making sure every single band sounded their absolute best from the beginning to the very end.
I cannot wait to see what 2027 will hold for Haggard and Stardust! Be prepared! SMF'27 will be here before you know it!
Who would you like to see at the next Stardust Music Festival?
