Photos from MerleFest 2026

Bryce LaFoon
April 27, 2026

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Graham Sharp with Steep Canyon Rangers at MerleFest 2026 – photo © Bryce LaFoon

Photographer Bryce LaFoon spent this past weekend at MerleFest 2026 in Wilkesboro, NC, and sent many images from his time there.

We’ll have more of them to share as the week goes on.

Thanks Bryce!

Shelby Means at MerleFest 2026 - photo © Bryce LaFoon

Joel Timmons with Shelby Means at MerleFest 2026 - photo © Bryce LaFoon

About the Author

Bryce LaFoon

Bryce is a music and wedding photographer from Asheville, NC. He covers bluegrass events in the south east including, MerleFest, Earl Scruggs Fest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, and Suwannee roots revival. When Bryce isn’t covering events, he spends his time in the North Carolina mountains with his wife and two boys going on little adventures.

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