15th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival & Afterparty

Hang out with us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. for The Pit’s 15th Annual North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival, followed by an afterparty at The Raleigh Times from 6–10 p.m.! 

‘Cuegrass is all about two North Carolina staples—barbecue and bluegrass. We're shutting down Fayetteville Street once again for a day of live music, incredible ‘cue, and local beer. Plus, soak in even more festival fun with a vendor market and a kid zone packed with games they’ll love! 

This year, we’re proud to continue our decade-long support of SAFEchild, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse in Wake County. We're also supporting:

Occoneechee Council, BSA – Helping shape the next generation of leaders
Freedom Ride Rescue– Giving pups a second chance at life
Western NC recovery efforts – Assisting communities rebuilding after hurricanes 

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, R&D Brewing, for being part of ‘Cuegrass for the third year in a row! We can’t wait to raise a glass of ‘Cuebrew and celebrate. 

Mark your calendars—great food, live music, and a good cause all come together on April 19. Follow @cuegrass on Instagram for band lineup announcements and event updates.

Visit our 'Cuegrass website for info on how to become a vendor, donate to the cause, and more!