Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance
- Dates
- Oct 1 to 4, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
- Price
- $139 to $205
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance returns to Pittsboro, NC, Oct 1 to 4, 2026, with Donna the Buffalo. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a biannual, family-friendly festival held each early May and early October on a community arts-center farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Across four days and four stages it presents 60-plus bands spanning world, regional, and roots music, alongside on-site camping, food and craft vendors, kids' and teens' programming, and dance, wellness, and movement workshops. It is a collaboration between the nonprofit Shakori Hills Community Arts Center and the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Organization
What people love
Attendees describe a mellow, welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere with kind people of all ages and a diverse multi-stage music program, and a relaxed but lively camping scene. Longtime regulars have two standing warnings: expect rain and mud (pack accordingly and skip the nice shoes), and plan around limited amenities shower lines get long and cell service in the area can be spotty
Last time around (2026)
The most recent held edition was the 22nd annual spring festival, May 7-10, 2026, on the Shakori Hills grounds in Pittsboro. Social posts from the weekend described it as "pure positive vibes" with music and happenings across all four days. The next edition, the 22nd fall festival, is scheduled for October 1-4, 2026
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport RDU.
How do I get to Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance?
By car
Most people drive to Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance. The nearest major airport is RDU, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No direct route from RDU to the venue. A multi-transfer path exists via GoTriangle from RDU to the Regional Transit Center, connecting to Chatham Transit's PX Route into Pittsboro (~2h18m total per trip planners) this reaches downtown Pittsboro only, roughly 8 miles from the Shakori Hills venue itself, so a further taxi/rideshare/ride-board leg is still needed for the last mile. Realistic mainly for budget travelers with flexible time, not a practical day-of option
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Direct ~35-40 mile door-to-door trip from RDU, the practical option for most fly-in attendees given the venue's rural location and lack of a direct transit route
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $30 for the weekend or $15 per day per vehicle; carpools of 4+ occupants park free.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at RDU
Rural venue ~35-40mi from RDU with no direct public transit route and a multi-day camping format car hire is a strong option for fly-in attendees, especially anyone taking a vehicle-camping pass
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 1
Vehicle Camping tier: one vehicle (car, or tow-behind camper + tow vehicle, total length under 25ft) plus one tent pass, max 650 sq ft footprint. Fall 2026 pricing: Holiday Special $135, Early Bird $152, Advance $180, Gate $214
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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