Listen Live

News

Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local, Music

Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square

Photo: Contributed/Discover Burke County


MORGANTON, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Morganton’s downtown square will host the Brown Mountain Lights Festival this Saturday, featuring a full day of live music, food, craft vendors and family-friendly activities.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will showcase 11 live bands, local craft vendors, and food and drink options. Local favorites include Merrill Mischief North Carolina, offering “Alien Poop” candies, and Ice Cream Sammies, serving cosmic-themed treats.

Admission is free, though a $5 cash or Venmo fee is required for drink bands. Organizers encourage attendees to bring friends and enjoy the “weird, wonderful and uniquely Morganton” atmosphere throughout the day.

Tags:

Story © 2025 Saga Comm - Images © 2025 Contributed

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

2 days ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Sports

Disc golf for a cause: Devil’s Foot organizes charity tournament

The 18-hole Grip It and Sip It disc golf competition will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course. Registration for two-player teams is $40 and includes entry, two custom Devil's Foot driver discs and drink tokens for an afterparty at The Mule.