52nd Annual Walnut Valley Festival

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music…