IT REALLY IS A SWELL RIVER.
The Eno isn’t the mightiest or the meanderingest. Lazy, yes, but only in spots. In others, it was long a steady force used to grind grain and, at times, has even generated a little electricity.
Most importantly, for generations it has provided water to a thirsty region and supported an abundance of wildlife while all around habitat is shrinking.
The protection of the Eno River and the lands around it has been a focal point of our community for decades now and the fruits of those labors are evident to anyone who’s visited the parks and thousands of acres now under conservation. This all wouldn’t have happened without a lot of love and a good bit of music.
The Eno Festival, now in its 31st year, is one of the Triangle’s longest-running festivals, and over the years it has been a masterful example of organization and volunteer spirit. Part celebration, part fundraiser, the festival has managed to weave an amazing array of music and fun into a day also filled with inspiration and education about stewardship of the Eno lands.
This year’s festival features another varied lineup – everything from kid-pleaser’s Baron Von Rumplebus and Redd Zeppelin to country and blues heroes like Charlie Louvin to the salsa-inducing supergroup Orquestra Gar Del.
July 3, 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at West Point on the Eno. Schedules, tickets, shuttle bus times and more at enoriver.org
