Sleepy Fest at Haw River Ballroom

AboutSleepy Cat Records is proud to be entering our fifth year as an independent, artist-run label. To celebrate this milestone, we are joining The Haw River Ballroom in presenting our 3rd Annual Sleepy Fest in the beloved community of Saxapahaw, NC on October 26th, 2024! Sleepy Fest provides an important platform for emerging North Carolina-based artists, creates opportunities for our community to connect, and helps raise the funds we rely on to stay in operation. Furthermore, as in the past two years, we intend to use Sleepy Fest as a platform to promote the social justice work that is already happening in our community, as well as the kind of thoughtful work we hope to encourage moving forward - including but not limited to racial and environmental justice, anti-colonial/imperialist organizing and discourse for non-western nations, and queer representation/platforming.What to expectThe day will kick off at noon with a free arts market and performance at the Haywagon Stage in the spirit of the long-running Saturdays in Saxapahaw series...

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AboutSleepy Cat Records is proud to be entering our fifth year as an independent, artist-run label. To celebrate this milestone, we are joining The Haw River Ballroom in presenting our 3rd Annual Sleepy Fest in the beloved community of Saxapahaw, NC on October 26th, 2024! Sleepy Fest provides an important platform for emerging North Carolina-based artists, creates opportunities for our community to connect, and helps raise the funds we rely on to stay in operation. Furthermore, as in the past two years, we intend to use Sleepy Fest as a platform to promote the social justice work that is already happening in our community, as well as the kind of thoughtful work we hope to encourage moving forward - including but not limited to racial and environmental justice, anti-colonial/imperialist organizing and discourse for non-western nations, and queer representation/platforming.What to expectThe day will kick off at noon with a free arts market and performance at the Haywagon Stage in the spirit of the long-running Saturdays in Saxapahaw series. Ticket holders will have access to the main festival grounds near the Ballroom, enjoying performances between the Ballroom Main Stage and the Amphitheater. In addition to the shops in town, we’ll have food and beverage vendors, as well special programming by participating local businesses.This year’s festival will feature a blend of performances from our Sleepy Cat Artists as well as non-label artists and friends. As in Sleepy Fest’s past, you can expect one-time collaborations and improvisations between artists. We’re planning visual installations and other non-music arts elements like last year’s immersive poetry room and ephemeral art installation, as well as an expanded vendor and artisan market, kids zone, and more! We believe that this event will once again bring a day of joy and music-immersion to attendees, and will continue to foster a deeper appreciation for the wealth of culture and community in our area.Schedule11-2p Free Arts Market & Show at Haywagon Stage2p-12p Ticketed access to festival grounds - Ballroom & AmphitheaterMore information at: https://www.sleepycatrec.com/sleepyfest

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