Vieux Farka Toure at Pygmalion
We are pleased to share the news that C-U Folk and Roots Festival partner, Pygmalion 2022, is presenting Vieux Farka Touré at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Saturday, September 24,
Folk and Roots Fridays 2022
It’s time for our annual live music collaboration with our friends at the Urbana Park District! August 5: Billy Galt MusicAugust 19: The Bashful YoungensSeptember 2: Paul KotheimerSeptember 16: Tom Faux and Robin
Squeezebox Sunday: July 10th Festival Fundraiser at the Rose Bowl Tavern!
Join us on Sunday, July 10th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Rose Bowl for a fundraiser event for the CU Folk and Roots Festival! Featuring a line-up of three
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Betse & Clarke
Fiddle & banjo duo Betse Ellis & Clarke Wyatt bring a fresh and riveting approach to old-time music alongside inventive new compositions: a passion for the depth of tradition and
Birdwirks Sound Sculpture at Festival Central
Don’t miss singer-songwriter Michael Meadows’ unique singing birds kinetic sound sculpture, “Birdwirks,” on display at Festival Central in the Cohen Building! Drawing on ancient Greek technology, Birdwirks is a water-powered
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Support our free programming!
As part of our mission, we strive to keep the festival affordable, and offer as many free events as possible. All festival programming on Saturday free of charge until 5:00pm,
Purchase 2018 wristbands now!
Purchase your wristbands now and we’ll mail them to you! To receive your wristbands in time for the festival, purchases must be made by October 10, 2018. You can also
Hogchute Opry Harvest Festival
We’re happy to share the news that the Hogchute Opry Harvest is back for its 2nd year on October 14 and 15, gathering again at the Kalyx Center barn out
Hobnob String Band at the Sipyard
Come visit us at the Sipyard (204 W. Main) during the Urbana First Friday celebration on October 6, 6:00pm-8:30pm. The Hobnob String Band, an acoustic musical group steeped in the
Purchase 2017 wristbands now!
Purchase your wristbands now and we’ll mail them to you! To receive your wristbands in time for the festival, purchases must be made by October 25, 2017. You can also