SHOP THE FESTIVALBUSINESS DIRECTORYACCOMMODATIONSAWARDSCONTACTHOMEENTERTAINMENTATTRACTIONSBOAT  SHOWKIDS STUFFFESTIVAL MAPF.A.Q.NEW BERNVENDOR APPLICATIONFestivalHours:Saturday9:30am-6:30pmSunday9:30am-5pmFREETrolley/ShuttlefromNew BernMallWELCOME TO MUMFEST 2015!Be part of the35th annual MUMFEST!Become a sponsor,a vendor or just come and have some fun! Mark your calendar  October 8-9.Mumfest 2016 promises another grand fall weekend of family fun - something for everyone. Two beautiful rivers meet in New Bern where you'll find  Tryon Palace, spectacular gardens, historic homes, quaint shops and cozy restaurants that frame the downtown streets. Be sure to explore all that New Bern has to offer while you're here. visitnewbern.comTo enhance your visit The Charm Package  is a special way for New Berns overnight guests to take advantage of exclusive discounts and services while visiting our charming town. It all starts with selecting your discounts from dining, shopping and everything in-between.   Mumfest a city sponsored event, produced by Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp., is one of the finest award winning festivals in the state of North Carolina.The combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors and savory foods in the beautifully restored setting of downtown New Bern and its waterfront, is enjoyed by more than 90,000 festival-goers every fall. Capturing the excitement at Mumfest 2014.An annual Reader's Choice winner as Best Festival and Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 October Events, makes Mumfest an event you don't want to miss.To view, download and printMUMFEST BROCHURE 2015New This Year...MUMFEST Kickoff Concert     Sponsored by Bojangles' Make plans now to come early for this great country music concert celebrating MUMFEST's 35th anniversary. Friday, October 9, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Gates open 5:00 p.m.The South Lawn at Tryon Palace will be the site of the first MUMFEST Kick-off concert presented by Bojangles' featuring the popular country music band, Love and Theft and another well known performer, Bryan Mayer as the opener. Click here for more about the music. Purchase tickets on line  HERE$10 in advance, $15 day of the concert. Tickets also available downtown New Bern at Mitchell Hardware, Beer Army Burger Company, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center and Lawson's Landing.  Make plans to stay for the MUMFEST Kickoff Concert After Party!at DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Grand Ball Room 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.Opening Act: Mikele Buck BandFeature Act: CMT Recording Artist: Bryan MayerDoor cover charge and cash bar.Down to Earth Aerial Acrobatics Amanda Durnell  of Raleigh is someone to look up to. Way up. She is part of Down to Earth Aerials who, along with her protege Rebecca Vick, will be performing daily in Union Point Park. The duo have been performing  both locally and regionally and love entertaining and interacting with people. One of the most popular featured acts is a blindfolded aerial hoop duo on a moving, sp