North Wilkesboro, NC – Window World, America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, proudly marks its 10th year as the presenting sponsor of MerleFest, one of the nation’s most beloved music festivals.
Held annually in Wilkes County, North Carolina, MerleFest is the largest fundraising event for the Wilkes Community College Foundation. It gathers music enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate Americana, bluegrass, folk, and roots music. With over 70,000 attendees over the four-day event, the festival is the annual homecoming in memory of Eddy Merle Watson and honors the musical legacy of Doc Watson. MerleFest serves as a significant economic and cultural event for the local community, bringing together people to enjoy a wide array of performances and activities.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 10th year as the presenting sponsor of MerleFest,” said Tammy Whitworth, CEO of Window World. “Being headquartered right here in North Wilkesboro, it means a great deal to us to support an event that brings national attention to our hometown and creates such a meaningful impact on the local community. MerleFest draws people from across the country, and as America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company with more than 200 locations nationwide, we’re honored to help shine a spotlight on this special part of North Carolina.”
“MerleFest is proud to celebrate Window World’s remarkable milestone—10 years as our presenting sponsor,” said Wes Whitson, MerleFest Director. “Their unwavering support has helped us preserve the spirit of this festival while enriching the lives of music lovers and our local community. We are immensely grateful for their partnership and look forward to the next five years.”
Window World’s continued sponsorship reflects the company’s deep commitment to supporting the arts and enriching the communities where it operates. By partnering with MerleFest, Window World helps ensure the festival’s ongoing success and its ability to provide scholarships, music education programs, and vital funding to Wilkes Community College.
As Window World celebrates a decade of support, the company looks forward to many more years of partnership with MerleFest and continued investment in its hometown community.
For more information about Window World and its community initiatives, visit www.windowworld.com. To learn more about MerleFest, visit www.merlefest.org.
Wes Whitson, MerleFest Director, Wyatt Whitworth, and Mark Bumgarner, Window World Corporate
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC has a proud history of meeting the educational, cultural, and workforce needs of our community. As we look to the future, Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services that create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. WCC aspires to an effective, learner-centered institution and a dynamic learning organization, preparing students for success in a changing world.
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