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Gears and Guitars Music Festival

445 Patterson Avenue

Held May 25-28 in Winston-Salem's Innovation Quarter, the event is held in conjunction with the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic, and will feature four days of family-friendly entertainment, including performances by indie rock group Cold War Kids and four-time Grammy Award-winner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The festival will also include a community day on Monday, May 28, featuring popular local bands. Those shows are all free and open to the public.

Gears and Guitars Music Festival is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media

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