Kick off festival season with Merlefest right here in North Carolina, the last weekend of April.  Merlefest has a lot going for it, and is well worth whatever time and money it takes for you to show up for the full weekend with your family.  My first experience was going with my extended family, camping by the YMCA and volunteering in the festival, and for the last 10 years I have attended Merlefest.  In this article, I want to touch