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.