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Founder’s Day Jams | Farm & Music Festival
Event Description
Day 4 Schedule
More to Explore
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Celebrate Founder’s Day at Juneberry Ridge with an afternoon inspired by music, the land, and the people who bring our community to life. Day 4 of Founder’s Day Jams brings together live performances, seasonal food and drinks, local artisans, farm experiences, children’s crafts, and lawn games in a relaxed outdoor setting.
From the Community Village and Play Zone to conversations with the Juneberry Ridge team, there will be plenty to experience between performances. Find a place on the lawn, enjoy something from the fall-inspired menu, and spend the afternoon connecting with friends, family, and the wider community.
Gates and event parking open at 12:00 PM.
Day 4 Schedule
12:00 PM — Gates Open
The Community Village and food and beverage service open at noon. Explore the work of local artisans and makers, grab something to eat, and enjoy a welcome performance by North Carolina singer-songwriter Evan Marker.
12:30 PM — A Conversation With the Juneberry Ridge Team
Join our COO, Executive Chef, and Crop Production Manager for a conversation about the connections between land, food, and community.
1:30 PM — Admiral Radio Duo
South Carolina folk and Americana duo Admiral Radio brings heartfelt harmonies and acoustic storytelling inspired by everyday life.
2:15 PM — North State Grass
North State Grass closes the afternoon with a high-energy bluegrass set. The Charlotte quartet placed third at this year’s Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition and brings fast picking, tight harmonies, and original songs that pull from country, rock, and jam music.
Lineup update: Uncaged is no longer able to perform. North State Grass will close out the afternoon in their place.
More to Explore
Founder’s Day Jams is more than an afternoon of music. Throughout the event, guests can discover local makers, connect with the Juneberry Ridge team, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and experience more of life on the farm.
Community Village
Beginning when gates open at 12:00 PM, explore the Community Village featuring more than 20 participating artisans, makers, community organizations.
Visit the Juneberry Ridge tent to shop farm products and merchandise, including honey, eggs, shirts, and hats.
Play Zone and Family Activities
Guests of all ages are invited to visit the Play Zone for cornhole, giant Jenga, and other lawn games throughout the afternoon.
Alongside the Play Zone, the Juneberry Education Foundation will host hands-on children’s crafts inspired by nature and the farm.
A Taste of Fall
Food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 12:00 PM. The menu features butternut squash soup, pork chili, trout burgers, grilled pimento cheese, and chicken sandwiches with pickled pepper aioli, plus mac and cheese, collard greens, and cobbler.
Beer, seasonal cocktails, and nonalcoholic refreshments will also be available.
Menu items are subject to availability. Guests purchasing alcoholic beverages must present a valid photo ID at the check-in gate.
Arrival and Parking
Gates and event parking open at 12:00 PM. Please plan to arrive at or after noon.
Check-In
Have your ticket and valid ID ready when you arrive. Guests purchasing student tickets must present a valid student ID.
Weather
The event will be held rain or shine. If it rains, the music moves to our covered five stand, with picnic tables and benches. Any weather-related updates will be shared by email and on Juneberry Ridge’s social media channels.
Seating
General admission seating is on the lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and choose a comfortable place to enjoy the performances. Tents are not permitted.
What to Bring
Consider bringing:
- A blanket or lawn chair
- Comfortable shoes suitable for a farm setting
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- A valid photo ID if purchasing alcoholic beverages
Outdoor Conditions
Founder’s Day Jams takes place outdoors on a working farm. Guests should be prepared for grass, gravel, natural surfaces, and potentially uneven ground.
Food and Beverages
Food and drinks will be available for purchase beginning at noon. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Children
Children ages 12 and younger attend free. Children must remain with a parent or guardian throughout the event.
Pets
Pets are not permitted.
Photography and Video
Photography and video may take place throughout Founder’s Day Jams. Guests may appear in event photography or promotional footage.
Event Updates
Schedules, activities, performers, and menu selections are subject to change. Registered ticket holders will receive important event updates by email.
For your convenience, our Cancellation Procedures for Juneberry Ridge can be viewed using the link below.