With the 41st annual Historic Morganton Festival starting at 12 p.m. Friday, the city is preparing to welcome thousands of people. To ensure the safety of those in attendance, there will be several street closures. Parking will not be available on closed streets beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 through the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11. Any vehicles remaining after 5 p.m. on Thursday will be towed at the owner’s expense.
The following streets will be closed until 6 a.m. Sunday morning:
- Avery Avenue between Sterling and Bouchelle Streets
- East Union Street between King and Bouchelle Streets
- Meeting Street between King and Bouchelle Streets
- Green Street between Concord and Collett Streets
- South Sterling Street between Concord and Collett Streets
- King Street from back of Grind Café to back of Root and Vine
- The entrance to Bank of America and First Horizon Bank drive-thru will be available via Bouchelle Street
The weekend features more than 250 craft vendors, over two dozen food vendors, rides and games for kids and teens, free entertainment across three stages and more. For a full schedule of entertainment, visit www.morgantonfest.org.
