Folk Festivals

Alaska Folk FestivalJuneauAKUnited StatesAprilFolk, with elements of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music.
Anchorage Folk FestivalAnchorageAKUnited StatesJanuaryFolk, including Americana and singer-songwriter elements.
Annual Sioux River Folk FestivalCantonSDUnited StatesAugustFolk, with potential inclusion of Americana, roots, and singer-songwriter artists.
Art For AllMenomineeMIUnited StatesJune
Folk Music, Blues, Rock
Big Sky Big Grass Big SkyMTUnited StatesJulyFolk, with a blend of Americana, Roots, Singer-Songwriter, and Bluegrass influences.
Billings Folk FestivalBillingsMTUnited StatesJulyFolk, with strong representation of Americana, Singer-Songwriter, and Roots music.
Boise Folk FestivalBoiseIDUnited StatesJuneFolk, Americana, singer-songwriter, with a focus on various folk music styles
Borderland FestivalEast AuroraNYUnited StatesSeptemberFolk, Jam
Boston Folk FestivalBostonMAUnited StatesAugustFolk music with a focus on traditional New England styles and diverse representations of folk music from around the world
California WorldFestGrass ValleyCAUnited StatesOctoberFolk, Jam, Reggae
Delmarva Folk FestivalSalisburyMDUnited StatesMayFolk, with a strong representation of Americana, Singer-Songwriter, and Roots music.
Grassroots Finger Lakes FestivalTrumansburgNYUnited StatesJulyFolk, Jam, Bluegrass, Rock
Great South Bay Music FestivalPatchogueNYUnited StatesJulyFolk, Jam, Rock
Kerrville Folk FestivalKerrvilleTXUnited StatesOctoberFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music. Features a unique format with multiple stages and extended duration, offering a wide range of artists.
Louisiana Folk Roots FestivalNatchitochesLAUnited StatesSeptemberFolk, Americana, Roots, with a focus on Louisiana music traditions.
Mariposa Folk FestivalGranvilleOHUnited StatesJulyFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music.
Moon River FestivalChattanoogaTNUnited StatesSeptemberFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music. This festival offers a more intimate setting focused on these genres.
Northwest Folklife FestivalSeattleWAUnited StatesMayFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music, showcasing a diverse range of artists within the folk genre.
Ozark Folk FestivalMountain ViewARUnited StatesSeptemberFolk music, with elements of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music
Park City Folk FestivalPark CityUTUnited StatesAugustFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music. This festival offers a diverse lineup within the folk genre, including Americana influences.
Philadelphia Folk FestivalUpper SalfordPAUnited StatesAugustFolk
Rebels & Renegades FestivalMontereyCAUnited StatesOctoberFolk, Jam, Country
ReevestockElkinNCUnited StatesOctoberFolk, Jam
Rhode Island Folk FestivalEast ProvidenceRIUnited StatesAugustFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music. This free festival focuses on showcasing local and regional talent.
River Song FestivalHutchinsonMNUnited StatesJulyFolk, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Rock
Rocky Mountain Folks FestivalLyonsCOUnited StatesAugustFolk music, with elements of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music.
Sisters Folk FestivalSistersORUnited StatesSeptemberFolk
Soundside FestivalBridgeportCTUnited StatesSeptemberFolk, Pop, Rock
South Florida Folk FestivalFort LauderdaleFLUnited StatesFebruaryFolk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest & Folk FestivalAgoura HillsCAUnited StatesMayFolk music, with a focus on banjo and fiddle playing, including competitions and performances
Woodsist FestivalAccordNYUnited StatesSeptemberFolk, Indie
Woodstock Folk FestivalWoodstockILUnited StatesJulyFolk, Americana, singer-songwriter, with a focus on various folk music styles
Woody Guthrie Folk FestivalOkemahOK JulyFolk, with strong representation of Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music, celebrating the legacy of Woody Guthrie.