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Folk & Roots Fest 2009, Lizz Giordano

Main Stage Music

The Main Stage in Welles Park is the sonic centerpiece of Folk & Roots with a boundless supply of rhythms, grooves, and melodies to last you all weekend long. From the trance inducing desert pulse of Etran Finatawa to the slinky, psychedelic soul of The Budos Band, the Main Stage is where it's at!
check out the full schedule!

Folk & Roots Fest 2009, Kevin Viol

Bring the Family!

Create some collaborative crafts with your future Picasso in the Kids' Art Tent. Shake your collective tail feathers in the always rockin' Kids' Tent. Bring a blanket, grab some food from the delicious Lincoln Avenue food vendors, and set up camp with the whole family. There's something for everyone!
click for the kids tent!

Folk & Roots Fest 2009, Lizz Giordano

Dancing

In the Dance Tent, you're the star! With participatory workshops and eclectic live music to help you move and groove, your toes will be tapping all weekend long. From West African to Zapeteado, from Cajun to Tango, and much more - the Dance Tent is open to all ages and abilities.

more dance tent info

Folk & Roots Fest 2010

Folk and Roots

Can you believe it? Folk & Roots is right around the corner! This year's Festival falls on July 10th and 11th, so mark those calendars and get ready for our best festival yet! Take a peek below for some of the highlights and watch this space for breaking news on this year's Chicago Folk & Roots Festival.

FOLK & ROOTS Weekend is HERE!

Of course we'll look for you at the MAIN STAGE, but the Festival is about much more than just the Main Stage!

Be sure to pack up the young ones and stop by our KIDS TENT. Bust a move with us at our eclectic DANCE TENT.

Come watch our talented faculty do their thing on the STAFF STAGE then show off yourself at the open jams and sing-a-longs at the GAZEBO.

Be sure to swing by the ever-growing NUESTRA MÚSICA TENT for a sampling of some of the finest Latino artists in Chicago.

But wait! There's more INFO!

The Chicago Folk & Roots Festival begins Saturday morning at high noon and goes non-stop until the city shuts us down at 9:30pm.

We know you have a lot of questions: How do I get there? How much does it cost? Is there an ATM nearby?

Please take this opportunity to check out our FAQ page to brush up on all the ins and outs of the Festival. We will see you in the park!

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