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
Some Performances will be Livestreamed
Not vaccinated or concerned about indoor events? Performances at The Rose Bowl will be livestreamed! Livestream from The Rose Bowl Tavern Check out our schedule to see the performers and
Calling all Volunteers: Sign up for a 2021 Volunteer Orientation Meeting
If you are considering volunteering at this year’s Folk and Roots Festival please sign up and attend one of the two Volunteer Orientation meetings scheduled for: October 13th, 6:30pm to
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Third Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest
The Prairie Crossroads Blues Society announces their third annual Blues Fest will take place Saturday, August 14 from 1:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL. Gates open
Folk & Roots Fridays Return
We’re thrilled to announce that we are again joining forces with the Urbana Park District to present this series of free noontime concerts at the Lake House in Crystal Lake
Gratitude for our Presentation Sponsor
The C-U Folk & Roots Festival is honored by the continuing support of the Urbana Arts and Culture Program. We’re honored to be a part of its mission to foster
Thanks for Coming out for Dolly and CUFRF!
What a night…even though we had to move inside at the last minute due to weather, the crowd was enthusiastic and the performers absolutely hit their marks. We raised some
News about Paul Wirth at the Iron Post
We are sad to report that Paul Wirth, owner of The Iron Post in Urbana, has passed. … Continue readingNews about Paul Wirth at the Iron Post