MumFest offers fun-filled entertainment for all ages. With two days of MumFestivities including street performers, amusement rides, helicopter show, a dog stunt team and more, there is definitely something for everyone!
October 11-13
Downtown New Bern
Kickoff Concert
Friday
WRNS has announced the lineup for the WRNS MumFest Kickoff Concert, Friday Ocotber11! The opening act is FILMORE with Mitchell Tenpenny, Academy of Country Music Award Nominee for New Male Vocalist of 2019, as the second act in the lineup!
AND, this year’s headliner for the WRNS MumFest Kick-off Concert is …. Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.
Concert Schedule:
4:15 pm – Gates open
6:00 pm – FILMORE
7:15 pm – Mitchell Tenpenny
9:00 pm – National Anthem
9:15 pm – Granger Smith Featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.
VIP tickets include food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, VIP only restrooms and front and center viewing for the concert of the year! Lawn chairs are not permitted. Premium View tickets have the next best view of the stage with its own cash bar for beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages as well as its own rest rooms. You can bring your own lawn chair. General Admission. You can bring your own lawn chair. Children under the age of 2 years are allowed free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children 2 years and older require a ticket, no exceptions.
Street Entertainment
Saturday and Sunday
Imagine Circus
Imagine Circus Hula Hoop Workshops,
for children of all ages
Alex Clark, juggler and comedian
Purina Dare Devil Dog Stunt Team
Gary Shelton, magician
The Silver Drummer Girl, living statue
Roaming Characters:
Imagine Circus Stilt Walkers • Willy the Hillbilly • The Geico Gecko
Miller Lite Beer Garden, Live Music and Sports Bar
Saturday and Sunday
Stop by for live music or to watch football! No entry fee, but you must be 21 or older to enjoy the beer and wine. Football games provided by Suddenlink.
Musical line-up includes Hot Buttered Grits, Jim Kohler, Joe Brown Band, Joe Baez, Tommy Duzan, William Seymour, Justin Castellano, and Strung Together.
Other great features throughout the weekend
Michael’s Amusement Rides
New Bern Police Canine Show
New Bern Police Motorcycle Show
Public Works Big Truck Display
Aurora Fossil Museum Fossil Dig
Made in NC Alley
NC Vietnam Veterans Helicopter Association
MumFest Boat and RV Show
Get Your Dance On! dance performances – Saturday only
Bank of the Arts, live music – Saturday only
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, rock and brass – Sunday only