2026 Date: June 14th

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Hawesome is a benefit concert for the Haw River Assembly where the venue is the Haw River itself! The artists play from a dock on Saxapahaw Lake while you enjoy the show from paddleboard, kayak or canoe! $30 of your ticket price goes straight to the HRA, who help clean & protect our beloved river.

This year, Hawesome goes BIG — one unforgettable evening on the Haw River with over 3 hours of live music, beautiful scenery, and community connection. What began as a beloved neighborhood benefit series returns for its most ambitious event yet: a single, spectacular gathering that brings together music lovers, paddlers, and river stewards for a night you won't soon forget.

Imagine drifting on the water in your canoe or kayak, the gentle current beneath you, trees along the bank, and live music drifting across the surface of the Haw River. The musicians play from the dock, the audience floats on the river — an experience unlike any concert you've ever attended. It's intimate, it's wild, and it's deeply, beautifully connected to the natural world.

This is Hawesome 2026: an evening to celebrate and support the organizations, artisans, and adventurers who bring life and community to the Haw River — the crown jewel of this area we all love. Slip into a boat, gather with your people, and let the music carry you.