Dolly Parton Tribute Show
You are cordially invited to our spring tribute/fundraiser! Come on out to the Rosebowl Tavern on Saturday, June 12th at 7pm and hear a variety of artists pay tribute to
Iron Post Update
5/15/2021We’ve just learned of Paul Wirth’s passing. You can see his obituary at the News-Gazette. Services for Paul will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later
The Upper Bout
Stop by this beautiful store to see what brick and mortar can be. The Upper Bout offers a human connection and personalized experience. They sell and work on just about anything
Common Ground Food Co-op
Downtown Urbana’s full service, cooperatively owned grocery store. Beyond monetary donations, the co-op has sustained the festival with food and offered us performance space. Over the years it’s been a
Urbana Country Dancers
The UCD is a community of people in Champaign-Urbana and east central Illinois who support and promote the history, artistry and enjoyment of contra dancing. The warmth and generosity they extend
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
We’d like to extend a hearty thanks to the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music for its sponsorship of our family programming. Support from Sousa allows us to do
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Sponsored in part by an Urbana Arts Grant
Urbana is an Illinois Arts Friendly Community, designated by the Illinois Arts Alliance and Illinois Municipal League. Through public support for the arts, the City of Urbana increases opportunities for
Native Land Acknowledgement
The Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots festival recognizes that we are on the lands of the Kaskaskia, Peoria, Michigamia, Cahokia, Tamaroa and Kickapoo Nations. These lands were the traditional territory of
Black Lives Matter to Folk and Roots
We at the Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival recognize that systemic racism historically prevented and still prevents many Black musicians from being seen, heard, and able to financially support themselves. Despite