Carolina Blues Festival
It’s hard to be blue when the Carolina Blues Festival is town. Prepare your RV for a two-day trip to LeBauer Park, Greensboro, North Carolina today.
Event information
The Carolina Blues Festival is the longest-running of its kind in the southeastern United States. Therefore, if you haven’t attended at least one of these events at LeBauer Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, then there’s no better time than now.
The Carolina Blues Festival is a May, springtime event that attracts blues lovers from across the state. It has been an essential part of the area’s culture and history since the 1980s and is hosted by the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society.
In rain or shine, local, regional, national, and international blues performers will take to the stage to perform to the masses who assemble on the grass for a day of musical entertainment.
Attendees to the Carolina Blues Festival are encouraged to bring a camping chair and be prepared to take advantage of food trucks and festival merchandise.
After two full days of unbelievable sounds and entertainment, you’ll surely be in no hurry to leave. Greensboro, New Carolina, which has played host to the roaming National Folk Festival, will offer plenty of reasons to hang around the region. Greensboro RV Campgrounds can give you a docking station for all your local adventures in North Carolina.
You can visit the Weatherspoon Art Museum, pay a visit to the Bog Garden, or treat yourself to an outdoor adventure on over 70 miles of hiking trails in the area. There’s plenty to see, do, and experience in North Carolina, so let your spring adventure begin.
Tickets
The Carolina Blues Festival is a family-friendly event that’s well worth your inspection. You can buy your tickets in advance online, with discounts available for Piedmont Blues Preservation Society members, or at the gate on the day. Tickets have previously cost $20 each.
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Transportation
Driving
Greensboro is in Guilford County, North Carolina. It’s one of the largest cities in the state and sits nestled among the rolling hills of the area. Its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains, Outer Banks, Atlantic beaches, and the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it a desirable location to visit on an RV vacation.
The city is also serviced by I-40, I-85, and I-73, which provide seamless routes to access most parts of the city. However, congestion is not uncommon, which means a traffic aid like DriveNC could prove quite helpful for those not familiar with the city. Upon arrival in Greensboro, you will find LeBauer Park in Downtown Greensboro near North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Parking areas
Parking spaces in Greensboro near LeBauer Park are few and far between, particularly for those who are traveling in large campervans or motorhomes like an Airstream or Sprinter. Limited metered parking and parking garages can be found nearby, but consider the convenience of parking at an RV campground near LeBauer Park and making use of public transport instead.
Public Transportation
A parks and recreation bus service is in operation in the general area of LeBauer Park, which may prove convenient to jump aboard to get to the Carolina Blues Festival. If times do not align with those of the festival, then why not hire a taxi or use a rideshare service? If your RV campground is near enough to LeBauer Park, this might prove to be the best and safest way to get around.
Where to stay
Onsite
The limited size of the venue for the Carolina Blues Festival means that onsite camping is not available for any campervan. Given the proximity to many natural attractions in the area, such as the Uwharrie National Forest, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to places to stay in Greensboro, North Carolina, near the festival.
Nearby
Both publicly and privately owned campgrounds in Greensboro and surrounding areas are abundant. If you want to be as close as possible to all the action, then don’t look past Greensboro KOA. This campground is accessible with a large RV and is within six miles of LeBauer Park.
Hagan Stone Park, a local family campground and wildlife refuge, is also another standout option. Here, there are lakes, charcoal grills, and camp shelters. This RV campground is within 15 miles of the Carolina Blues Festival.
You can camp overnight at Uwharrie National Forest within 50 miles of LeBauer Park, and this is a wonderful option for those who prefer primitive RV camping.
Getting around
Bicycles and similar transportation will be ideal for adventures to stunning natural attractions like Pisgah National Forest, but not so much for the Carolina Blues Festival. There is a small grassy area for people to place their festival chairs, and there are pop-up tents and food trucks adjacent. You can easily navigate these areas in your comfiest pair of shoes.
What to pack
Clothing
Similar to shoes, clothing is something you will need to put some thought into as you plan a trip to North Carolina. The humid subtropical climate means that thunderstorms and rainfall can grace the area. Pack wet weather gear as a “just in case” measure, and make sure you have the best equipment for outdoor trips to Cherokee National Forest and similar. The Carolina Blues Festival is a rain or shine event, so even a reusable poncho can prove convenient to carry.
Gear
Visitors are not going to need to bring much to the Carolina Blues Festival. Cash will help you buy a ticket at the door, as well as food truck cuisine and festival merchandise. A camping chair can also make for a more comfortable experience, but campers can leave much of their camping and cooking supplies in the RV for use after the music.
Health & Safety
This rain or shine event can see the need for health and safety supplies that promote comfort. If the sun is beating down, then don’t forget sunscreen and a sun hat. Drinking water is also paramount for hydration throughout the day. Adventurers who fancy a trip or two into the great outdoors, such as hiking at Nantahala National Forest in Nantahala, should also carry a first-aid kit, prescription medication, and bug spray.
Where to eat
Cooking
Many RV campgrounds in and around Greensboro welcome campers to cook with their onboard RV kitchen appliances. However, some of them, such as Hagan Stone Park, even provide charcoal grills for you to use at your leisure.
For convenience’s sake, consider camp prep before you leave home. Camp-style chili, soups, and stews are nice and easy to heat when prepared in advance. Additional supplies for preparing delicious meals can be purchased from markets within a one-mile radius of LeBauer Park.
Restaurants
Don’t jump in your RV bound for Charlotte or Atlanta just yet. Why not grab a bite to eat in the city center first? After two days of blues and beautiful tunes, you can then treat yourself to all manner of delicious food. Tacos, waffles, bistro meals, and pizza, are just a few of the taste bud-tantalizing options awaiting your inspection within walking distance of LeBauer Park.
Vendors
Vendors at the Carolina Blues Festival vary from one year to the next. They line the roads adjacent to the park, and the delicious aroma of food cooking will undoubtedly lure you in with their wonderful smells. Make sure you bring cash to secure your first pick. You can then wander back over to the festival stage and take your seat.
Safety
Security
Small bags will be accepted into the Carolina Blues Festival, but large bags and coolers may not. Only bring what you need, for the security screening process can go faster if you do. Fortunately, your motorhome will have plenty of space for all those bulky items you don’t need to bring into the festival grounds. If at any time on your travels you require assistance, the nearest police station is under one mile from LeBauer Park in the general direction of Spring Valley Park.
Weather
Thunderstorms and a bit of rainfall are quite common in North Carolina during spring. Prepare for everything mother nature throws your way by viewing a weather app before you leave home. You can then find out if the weather is going to be in your favor if you decide to go exploring and walking in beautiful areas like Chattahoochee National Forest. It’s always a good idea to pack extra water and check heating and cooling units before hitting the road, as well.
Medical
With plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration in Greensboro, it’s helpful to know what’s available in the way of medical help. RV first aid kits can help with cuts, scrapes, and bruises. However, for anything more serious, help is available by dialing 911. There is also a healthcare facility within two miles of LeBauer Park, toward Buffalo Lake.
