Capital Area Handbell Festival

November 8, 2025

North Carolina State Fairgrounds  |  Raleigh, NC | 9 AM-5 PM

Join hundreds of other ringers to work with Hart Morris at the Capital Area Handbell Festival. Massed pieces (plus an optional piece) will be rehearsed in preparation of a concert at the end of the day. In addition to the massed ringing, choirs may choose to perform a solo. Registration includes lunch and a lunchtime concert by The Raleigh Ringers. Saturday’s activities begin with a downbeat at 9:00 am and conclude with a free massed choir concert at 4:00 pm.

Repertoire

Majestic Alleluia / Joel Raney (Hope 2876)
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us / arr. Sandra Eithun (GIA G-9612)
Thanksgiving Suite / arr. Kurt Meyer (Beckenhorst HB854)
Manger Lullaby / arr. Hart Morris (Red River HB0021) Note: Double check the number as there is also a handbell solo version. 
Angels from the Realms of Glory / arr. Hart Morris (Beckenhorst HB816)

Optional: Christmas Bell Carol / arr. Hart Morris (Beckenhorst HB346)

Link to repertoire at Jeffers Handbell Supply: Capital Area Handbell Festival 2025

Additional Weekend Activities

Workshop

Friday, November 7, 7-10 pm at the Kerr Scott Building.
Clinician Hart Morris will lead ringers through a sight-reading packet and workshop.

Advanced Read & Ring

Sunday, November 9, 1:30-5:30 pm at Raleigh Ringer Central.
Director David Harris will lead this reading session of advanced handbell music.

Registration for these standalone events is done through the CAHF registration form (online or paper). Registration will begin in the late spring.

Registration

Use the link below to register online, or download the paper registration form that you can print, complete, and return by mail with a check.

Festival Fee

Includes lunch and a lunchtime concert by The Raleigh Ringers.

Registration: $50/person – Through September 30
Late Registration: $60/person – October 1-November 1
OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 1

Hotels

Rates are for a certain number of of rooms blocked for booking for our event. They may sell out earlier and not be available before the cut-off date. Book as soon as possible to get these rates.

Hampton Inn
111 Hampton Woods Lane
Raleigh, NC 27607
King Suite: $169.00/night plus tax
Double queen room: $174.00/night plus tax
Call 919.233.1798 and request Capital Area Handbell Festival or book online
Cut-off date for reservation: October 18, 2025
Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to arrival day
Rates good for Friday and Saturday nights

Fairfield Inn & Suites
1120 Ledsome Lane
Cary, NC 27511
Double queen room: $159/night plus tax
Call 919.301.8467 and request Capital Area Handbell Festival or book online
Cut-off date for reservation: October 17, 2025
Cancellation policy: 48 hours prior to arrival day
Rates good for Friday and Saturday nights

Ramada Inn
1520 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Room: $79/night plus tax
Call 919-832-4100 and request “handbells” code
Cut-off date for reservation: October 24, 2025
Rates good for Friday and Saturday nights