38th Annual Tucson Folk Festival

The 2023 38th Annual Tucson Folk Festival is held March 31 through April 2, 2023 with events at Jacome Plaza and Downtown Tucson. Free admission. Features over 125 live music performances on six stages. Interactive arts experiences, songwriting competition, beer and emerge garden, food vendors and a community marketplace. Some of the national and regional musical performers include Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, The Fretless, The Brother Bothers, Kyshona, Justin Warren, Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar, Ramsey Rober4son, Hans Mayer, Mariachi Nuevo Azteca, and 100 plus more stage performances.

Friday, 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday, 12pm-9:30pm
Sunday, 11:30am-8:30pm

View event program, map and performance schedule at Tucsonfolkfest.org.

The 38th Annual festival takes place on March 31 – April 2, 2023! Friday features our official festival kick-off fundraiser concert: the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition. Saturday and Sunday, the festival features six stages with a range of ways to enjoy and watch the festival, including a free live-stream broadcast.

All six stages will feature over 125 live performances throughout the weekend, including National Headliners, Local and Regional Acts, Songwriting Competition winners, Family Show Entertainment, Young Artist Showcases, and Music Workshops! Over 250 volunteers support the success of this free, family-friendly festival.

Admission is free to the public and in addition to the performances, attendees can enjoy family-friendly art activities, an artisan and craft market, food trucks, and a beer garden. The Tucson Folk Festival is presented in partnership by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association and Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.

PLAN YOUR VISIT – PARKING, TRANSIT, INTERACTIVE MAP AND MORESTAGE SCHEDULES PERFORMER BIOSFESTIVAL HEADLINERS EVENT SPONSORSFRIDAY, MARCH 31STEFAN GEORGE MEMORIAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Jácome Plaza 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Suggested Donation at Door: $10

5:30 PM Chris Baron – 2022 Songwriting Contest Winner

6:00 PM 2023 Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Contest Finalist Show
Featuring Grover Anderson, Karyn Ann, Kathy Budway, Fox and Bones, Corrie Lynn Green, Steff Kayser, Denise Lane, Austin B. Sweeney, Sarah Sol, Tammy West

8:30 PM The Brother BrothersLEARN MORE ABOUT THE FINALISTS & EVENT DETAILS HERESATURDAY & SUNDAY

VENDORS & ACTIVITIESFOOD VENDORS
• BlackJack Citrus Infusions – Lemonade
• Eatgypt – Egyptian, Vegetarian
• Fiesta Filipina – Asian Cuisine
• Gus’s Gyros – Greek, Fair Food, Lemonade
• Hot Pops Kettle Corn – Kettle Corn
• 3 Margaritas Kitchen – Mexican Burritos, Tacos, Carne Asada
• Mr. Ice Guy and Colonel Mustard – Italian Ice, Bratwurst, Hot Dogs
• Pam’s Kitchen – Caribbean

COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE
• Akua’s Boutique – Raffia and straw baskets made by artisan women https://www.facebook.com/akuasboutique
• American Windspinners – Metal lawn and garden art windspinners
• Andina Music and Hand Crafts – Jorge and Lynn Vasco, Fashion, Natural Cotton, Handmade Flutes
• Arizona Daily Star (Festival Sponsor) https://tucson.com/
• Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Festival Sponsor) – Kids Instrument Petting Zoo. Books, Music, Media, and More
• Blue Soul Creative – Modern Gemstones Artworks and Talismans @mybluesoul_fineart
• Boxing, Inc – https://boxingincorporated.com/
• Brittni Linae Gutman Allstate Insurance Agency – Insurance. Lets connect about your assets!
• Clear Sky Designs – Susan Munroe, Jewelry, Suncatchers, One of a Kind, Magnets, Keychains https://facebook.com/susanwarters
• Club Nirvana, Luxury CBD, Health and Wellness, Helping relieving pain, stress and anxiety https://www.instagram.com/officialclubnirvana/
• Crystal D’llusions – Sterling silver stone inlay jewelry
• Cultural Life Design – Laser-Engraved Custom Gifts and Decor https://www.instagram.com/culturalifedesign
• Cutco Cutlery – Direct sales of high-quality kitchen cutlery and culinary tools, all backed by our forever guarantee
• Dancing Rainbows Tie-Dye, Tie-Dye, colorful, dreamy, vibrant, fantastic facebook.com/dancingrainbowstiedye
• Dedreajewels Designs/ Earthlove Bags, Hand made jewelry, upcycled fabric art https://instagram.com/dedreajewelsdesigns?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=
• Desert Sky Community School, Public Waldorf Education, baskets, https://instagram.com/desertskycommunityschool
• Dragonflies and Cards, 3D Mix Media, https://www.instagram.com/dragonfliesandcards/
• Honest Bars, Premium Handcrafted Beauty, Cosmetic and Personal care Products @instagram.com/honest_bars
• Inka Gold, Handmade flutes, pipes, ocarinas, and handcrafted leather
• Fox Tucson Theatre www.facebook.com/foxtucsontheatre
• Hotrods for Hunger, Food Bank Raffle
• JC Art Gallery (James Lee) Original Paintings
• Jacuzzi Bath Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Locally Operated
• John Vermette, Astrophotos Nightscapes, https://www.facebook.com/john.vermette.52/
• Natural Grocers, Affordable/Quality Products/ Nutrition Education
• Peace Love and Halos, Handmade, Headband, Halos, Timeless, Nostalgic https://www.instagram.com/peaceloveandhalos
• Pima County Health Department – Health Disparities Program, Free COVID PPE and Self-Test Supplies
• Renewal by Andersen, Windows and Door Replacement.
• Rinconart, Oil painting, Mexican American Art, Eclectic, Pet Portraits, Landscapes www.rinconart.com/
• Rozegrave Music Gear, Drums, Music Gear, Percussion, Instruments, For Musicians www.instagram.com/rozegrave
• Sierra Skulls, Skulls, Day of the dead, Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and crosses.
• Superior Water Treatment, We are running a sweepstakes giving away a local prize for $200 at day of show along with a entry to win a brand new ATV or $10,000
• Tucson Federation of Musicians – Local 33 https://local33afm.org/
• Volitional Health 365 – Anjela Bradstreet, Soap making, crystals, printing, painting
• Wear a Touch of Spirit, Spiritual Quotes Beautifully Beaded in Morse Code
• Justice for All – securing universal representation for indigent Pima County residents in immigration proceedings. https://www.pimacountyjusticeforall.org/
• Tucson Cactus and Koi – cacti, succulents, trees, pottery, artwork by local artists, koi fish, and water plants. https://www.tucsoncactuscompany.com/

ENJOY A BEVERAGE WHILE YOU ENJOY THE FESTIVAL! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR BEER SPONSOR, FINLEY DISTRIBUTING

Alcoholic beverages are available in the Jacome Plaza Beer Garden. All purchases help support the festival! Please enjoy responsibly. BEER ($6)
• Dos Equis Lager
• Heineken
• Dragoon IPA
• Dragoon Sonoran Amber
• Dragoon Pilsner

HARD SELTZERS ($6)
• White Claw Black Cherry
• White Claw Mango
VARIETY ($6)
• Dos Equis – Margarita in a Can

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ($2)
• Bottled water
• Soda
• Seltzers

SATURDAY, APRIL 1PLAZA STAGE AT JACOME PLAZA
Live Broadcast and In-Person Audience. Address: Jacome Plaza 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 12:00 PM Mariachi Nuevo Azteca de Tucson
1:00 PM The McCallion Band
2:00 PM Don Armstrong and The Whiskeypalians
3:00 PM JC & Laney
4:00 PM Liz & Pete
5:00 PM Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar
6:00 PM 2023 Songwriting Competition Runner-Up
6:15 PM 2023 Songwriting Competition Winner
7:00 PM Justin Farren
8:00 PM Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

NORTH CHURCH STAGE
Address: 200 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Just North of the N. Church Ave. & Alameda St intersection)
12:00 PM Arizona Balalaika Orchestra
12:30 PM Slow Waves
1:00 PM The Tucson Klezmerados
1:30 PM Smootmahooty
2:00 PM The Fallen Stars
2:30 PM The Odd Birds
3:00 PM Eb’s Camp Cooking
3:30 PM Dry River Band
4:00 PM Honeybee
4:30 PM The Dry Wash Anglers
5:00 PM Heather Lil Mama Hardy
6:00 PM Baba Marimba

PRESIDIO MUSEUM STAGE
Address: 196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Presidio San Augustin de Tucson historic courtyard near Church Ave and Washington St)

12:00 PM Öngtupqa
12:30 PM The Sandstoners
1:00 PM Wayback & Friends Acoustic Quartet
1:30 PM Baja Caravan
2:00 PM Kathi Huhtaluhta & World Winds
2:30 PM Mama’s Kitchen Sink
3:00 PM Gabrielle Pietrangelo
3:30 PM The Jane Heirs
4:00 PM Jacob Acosta Band
4:30 PM Sunny & The Whiskey Machine
5:30 PM Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers

COURT STAGE
200 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Near Court Ave and Washington St)

12:00 PM Randy Palmer
12:30 PM Carmina Robles
1:00 PM Lisa Dilk
1:30 PM Darrell Elmer Rodgers Trio
2:00 PM Rendezvous
2:30 PM Blue Prairie Dogs
3:00 PM Raillery
3:30 PM John McGill
4:00 PM Act 3
4:30 PM Leila Lopez
5:00 PM Greg Morton & Jim Stanley
5:30 PM Molly Murphy
6:00 PM Out of the Blue

WILDFLOWER STAGE LEARN ABOUT THE YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE STAGE HERE
Presenting Sponsor: Bookmans
Address: Jacome Plaza 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Grassy hill just West of Joel Valdez Library).
12:00 PM Songwriters in the Round – Tammy West, Daulton Hopkins, Kathy Budway
1:00 PM Songwriters in the Round – Corrie Lynne Green, Denise Lane, Sarah Sol
2:00 PM Grace Lorring
2:30 PM Aubrey Hadley
3:00 PM Hans Mayer (Family Show Headliner)
4:00 PM Gwen Ryan
4:30 PM Lizzie
5:00 PM Max & Ben
5:30 PM Bella Alam
6:00 PM Nicandro

ROY PLACE STAGE
Supported by Startup Tucson and FORGE
Address: 44 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Indoor Stage Near Stone Ave and Pennington St)
12:00 PM Mark Bishop Evans
12:30 PM Marty Province
1:00 PM Grover Anderson
1:30 PM Grey Skies Blue
2:00 PM Jasmine Jang
2:30 PM Robyn Landis
3:00 PM Russell Bartlett
3:30 PM Karyn Ann
4:00 PM Alison Wahl
4:30 PM Jessica Smucker
5:00 PM Jamie Anderson
5:30 PM Bernice Lewis
6:00 PM Ryan David Orr

ROY PLACE WORKSHOPS
Supported by Startup Tucson and FORGE
Address: 44 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Indoor Stage Near Stone Ave and Pennington St)
12:00 PM Alison Wahl – Social Justice from an Artist’s Perspective
1:00 PM Marty Province – Dangerous Songs – Protest Songs and Ballads
2:00 PM Randy Palmer – Beginning Songwriting
3:00 PM Hosted by Ted Ramirez – Ballad Tree Song Circle
4:00 PM Jamie Anderson – Rhythm Guitar – Five Strums that Will Work for Almost any Song
5:00 PM Fox and Bones – Stage Banter and Holding the Audience’s AttentionSUNDAY, APRIL 2PLAZA STAGE AT JACOME PLAZA
Live Broadcast and In-Person Audience. Address: Jacome Plaza 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701.
12:00 PM Ryanhood
1:00 PM Mark Insley and the Broken Angels
2:00 PM Sophia Rankin & The Sound
3:00 PM RISO
4:00 PM John Coinman Band
5:00 PM Ramsey Roberson
6:00 PM Kyshona
7:00 PM The Fretless

NORTH CHURCH STAGE
Address: 200 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Just North of the N. Church Ave. & Alameda St intersection)
11:30 AM Infinite Compassion Orchestra
12:00 PM Grupo Tradiciones
12:30 PM Starseed Acoustic Ensemble
1:00 PM Waterford
1:30 PM Determined Luddites
2:00 PM The Out of Kilters
2:30 PM Rave Review
3:00 PM Luminous Tides
3:30 PM Frankly Scarlett
4:00 PM Hank Woji
4:30 PM Diluvio Az
5:00 PM Southbound Pilot
6:00 PM Ice-9

PRESIDIO MUSEUM STAGE
Address: 196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Presidio San Augustin de Tucson historic courtyard near Church Ave and Washington St)
11:30 AM Hudson Everett
12:00 PM Michael Dunlavey
12:30 PM Jennifer Spector
1:00 PM The Arnold/Klingenfus Ensemble
1:30 PM CSM TRIO
2:00 PM Christine Santelli
2:30 PM Amber Norgaard & Friends
3:00 PM Songdog
3:30 PM The Senators
4:00 PM Dash Pocket
4:30 PM Galactagogues
5:30 PM Roth D’lux

COURT STAGE
200 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Near Court Ave and Washington St)

11:30 AM Chris Baron
12:00 PM Char Seawell/Windfall
12:30 PM Raveis Kole
1:00 PM The Lost Earbuds
1:30 PM Fox and Bones
2:00 PM Jaspar Lepak
2:30 PM Arielle Silver
3:00 PM Cat Mountain
3:30 PM Whiskey Treats
4:00 PM Deb Seymour
4:30 PM Silver Lake 66
5:00 PM Wally Lawder with Mike Markowitz
5:30 PM Steff Kayser and Alvin Blaine
6:00 PM Freddy Parish and the Old Town String Band

WILDFLOWER STAGE Presenting Sponsor: Bookmans
Address: Jacome Plaza 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Grassy hill just west of Joel Valdez Library). LEARN ABOUT THE YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE STAGE HERE

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Inner Voice Studio: Julia Jonas, Ashley Hanks, Fida Bijin, Larkyn Foster, Alana Ortiz, Tyler O’Masta, Avani Bhalla, Chloe Geisel, Jonah Plemons, Naomi Sarando, Emma Lock, Ella Bailey
2:30 PM Mikayla Williams
3:00 PM Hans Mayer (Family Show Headliner)
4:00 PM Zaylie Windsor
4:30 PM Mikaela Milczarek
5:00 PM Ava Gascho
5:30 PM Ayla Moreno
6:00 PM Magic Voice Studios

ROY PLACE STAGE
Supported by Startup Tucson and FORGE
Address: 44 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Indoor Stage Near Stone Ave and Pennington St)
11:30 AM Warren Thomas Fenzi
12:00 PM JJ Slater
12:30 PM Sara Syms
1:00 PM Austin B. Sweeney
1:30 PM Nancy Northrup
2:00 PM David Michael Kirk
2:30 PM Reilly Jones
3:00 PM Keeter Stuart
3:30 PM Joey Frendo
4:00 PM Dave Crossland
4:30 PM Sandy Hathaway
5:00 PM Brett Dodd
5:30 PM Reece Sullivan
6:00 PM The EarthPicks of Cochise County

ROY PLACE WORKSHOPS
Supported by Startup Tucson and FORGE
Address: 44 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Indoor Stage Near Stone Ave and Pennington St) 1:00 PM Sandy Hathaway – Songwriting
2:00 PM Deb Seymour – Life Beyond The Third Fret: Bridging the Gap Between Folk and Jazz
3:00 PM Hosted by Mamma Coal – Ballad Tree Song Circle
4:00 PM Sara Syms – Healing Powers of Music for Mental Health