The annual gathering is held at the Holiday Inn Express in Wilkesboro, NC.   Wilkeboro is situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is home to a thriving music community.   There are plenty of good restaurants nearby and the mountains are just a short trip away.  The internationally known MerleFest is held in Wilkesboro each year.  For more area information visit the Wilkes County Tourism and the Wilkes Art Council web sites.
Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro

1700 Winkler Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Hotel Front Desk: 336-838-1800
Hotel Fax: 336-838-1800
Be sure to ask for the Dobro Festival rate of $87/night. 
Other hotels near by:

Days Inn (Wilkesboro): 336.838.1000

Hampton Inn (Wilkesboro): 336.838.5000

Red Carpet Inn (Wilkesboro): 336.667.2176

Williams Motel (Wilkesboro): 336.838.4138

All four hotels are within a 5 minute drive of the Holiday Inn Express.