
The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2023.
The dates are April 21st to 23rd, 2023.
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The festival takes place:
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Keep reading for the complete schedule, but the music headliners for each day have been announced.
- Friday at 9 p.m.: Amanda Shires
- Saturday at 9 p.m.: Moon Taxi
- Sunday at 5 pm.: Bahamas
The festival features multiple music artists, but Tuck Fest is more than just a music festival. It also features many outdoor clinics, races, competitions, and yoga sessions, as well as a large outdoor vendor market.
You can see the whole schedule of competitions, yoga, music and more here or just scroll down for the music schedule.
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Tuck Fest Music Schedule
Friday
- 7 p.m.: Nicole Atkins
- 9 p.m.Amanda Shires
Saturday
- 1 p.m.: Tall Tall Trees
- 3 p.m.: The Pink Stones
- 5 p.m.: Adia Victoria
- 7 p.m.: The Dip
- 9 p.m.: Moon Taxi
Sunday
- 1 p.m.: The Psycodelics
- 3 p.m.: Devon Gilfillian
- 5 p.m.: Bahamas
Admission is free. It’s free to watch the bands and demos. Yoga classes, bike clinics, etc. are free. There’s a fee for entering the competitions, and there’s a $6 parking charge.
Regular pass activities will be available too.
The name “Tuck Fest” comes from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical landmark located at the USNWC.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 704-391-3900