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2019 Festival

Festival 2019 is October 24-26. The performers are booked, the venues are set…

  • Schedule
  • Festival FAQ
  • Venues
  • Map
  • Lodging
  • Sponsors

Events

  • Performers
  • Workshops
  • Dances
  • Jams, Singalongs and Other Festival Events
  • For All Ages

Upcoming Events

Jan
23
Thu
2020
7:00 pm Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Informal gathering of musicians playing old-time stringband style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall behind the Common Ground Food Co-op. Lincoln … Continue reading →
Jan
26
Sun
2020
1:00 pm International Folk Dancing @ 314 Illini Union
International Folk Dancing @ 314 Illini Union
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore dances from around the world! Everyone Welcome! We do mostly easy and intermediate dances from around the world. Come alone or with a friend. Beginners are especially encouraged! No partner or experience needed.
Jan
27
Mon
2020
6:00 pm Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance @ Guido's Bar & Grill
Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance @ Guido's Bar & Grill
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance On Monday evenings we gather for a lesson and dance at Guido’s Bar & Grill. The lesson and the dance are both FREE. Beginner-Friendly Lesson: 6-7pm. Our friendly and experienced instructors Jennifer, Sierra, and Dave … Continue reading →
8:00 pm Urbana Hootenanny @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Urbana Hootenanny @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Jan 27 @ 8:00 pm
Urbana’s home-grown open mic night with performances from solo artists as well as entire bands. There are a lot of “instant bands”….made up on the spot, depending on who is in the crowd. A great vibe, a local treasure.
Jan
28
Tue
2020
7:00 pm Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meets most Tuesdays, an informal gathering of musicians playing bluegrass style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall in the southwest corridor, near … Continue reading →
Jan
29
Wed
2020
8:00 pm Irish Traditional Music Session @ Blind Pig Co.
Irish Traditional Music Session @ Blind Pig Co.
Jan 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Traditional Irish dance music played by a group of local musicians. If you like playing Irish music you’re invited to join in.
Jan
30
Thu
2020
5:00 pm Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: The... @ Rose Bowl
Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: The... @ Rose Bowl
Jan 30 @ 5:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: The Bottlesnakes and Hobnob String Band @ Rose Bowl
7:00 pm Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Informal gathering of musicians playing old-time stringband style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall behind the Common Ground Food Co-op. Lincoln … Continue reading →
Jan
31
Fri
2020
5:00 pm Dennis Stroughmatt and Friends @ The Iron Post
Dennis Stroughmatt and Friends @ The Iron Post
Jan 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, January 31st at The Iron Post – 5 – 7pm: Dennis Stroughmatt and Friends (Creole & Cajun from Southern Illinois)
5:00 pm Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: Swi... @ The Iron Post
Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: Swi... @ The Iron Post
Jan 31 @ 5:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Folk & Roots Winter Weekend: Swing Chevron, Dennis Stroughmatt & Friends, Nyttu Chongo & Jason Finkelman @ The Iron Post
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