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Hogs For the Cause is an annual fundraising festival in New Orleans that combines a premier barbecue competition with live music performances. The event's primary mission is to provide financial assistance and support to families fighting pediatric brain cancer.

MerleFest is a premier music festival held annually in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, founded by Doc Watson in 1988 to honor the memory of his son, Eddy Merle Watson. The event celebrates a unique "traditional plus" blend of music, featuring bluegrass, Americana, folk, and rock performances across multiple stages at Wilkes Community College.