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Shawano Folk Music Festival

One of the best small folk music festivals in the Midwest. Since 1979, the Shawano Folk Music Festival is a weekend full of music and friends. See you there!
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Always the 2nd weekend in August. Two evening concerts, in the air-conditioned Mielke Arts Center, and two full days of outdoor programs on multiple outdoor stages under the trees of Mielke Park. We define "folk music" very broadly - exciting, diverse, eclectic mix - old, new, traditional, contemporary, music, dance, arts, on-the-edge-of-folk. It's a weekend for the entire family. We go on rain or shine, finding a way to make it work. Come sing, dance and play with us.

12/12/2024

FYI
Cotter Creek Concert
Featuring Gaines and Wagoner is CANCELLED for this Saturday, 12/14/24.

10/25/2024

10/04/2024

10/03/2024

2025 HERE WE COME!
Have you ever had the urge to help choose the musicians for the festival? Do you have awesome ideas you think would work well? Do you love music and want to see it continue and expand here in Shawano? WELL NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! We are looking for new planning committee members as well as volunteers to help with 2025's festival. Please contact Linda Blohowiak, Dori Jerger or Becky Van Buren. Thank you ahead of time and we can't wait to hear from you.

08/07/2024

08/06/2024

As you all know, it takes many hands, many hearts and many donations to make our Festival happen.

We are happy to say that The Shawano Folk Music Festival has been awarded a One By One grant from 4Imprint! The promotional products we receive will be a huge help in getting the word out about the Festival. Thank You, 4Imprint!

08/03/2024

The eagle family are waiting for the festival to begin.

08/02/2024

One week from now! Come see Emma's Revolution with Gina Forsyth at Mielke Park for our 46th Folk Music Festival in Shawano!

Full bio available at shawanofestival.org on the Artist's tab!

07/29/2024

August is fast approaching! Join us for our 46th year of friends, food, and folk music at Mielke Park in Shawano, Wisconsin! 🤩

07/24/2024

For those of you who haven't heard, friend of the festival, AnnaLee Scully has suffered a stroke. The following is an update from her family:

From Anna Lee’s family: Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers. 💓 If you have not heard, Anna Lee is recovering from a stroke. She is on the mend and there are positive signs. The fight is still there. She appreciates knowing so many friends are rooting her on. She is the most loving person, and she makes friends easily through her immense empathy and ability to connect. Because of this, as word spreads, we are not always able to respond given the immense amount of people who care for her. We kindly ask during this time that her friends also respect our family’s privacy, as all of our energy is being spent at the hospital with her to support her recovery. We will reach out to friends when we are able and will keep general updates here on her page when we have pertinent information. In the meantime, please keep sending all the healing energy. Thank you so much.

07/22/2024

Here's a look at the Shawano Folk Music Festival weekend events! Visit shawanofestival.org for the full weekend program and purchase tickets!
August 9, 10, & 11 at Mielke Park, Shawano, Wisconsin

06/20/2024

It's the first day of Summer and only 50 days away from the 46th Shawano Folk Music Festival! A huge thank you to our 2024 Directors- Linda Blohowiak and Julie Heise, for all that you do and continue to do!

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Shawano, WI
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https://shawanofestival.org/

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The Shawano Folk Music Festival is a family weekend with an eclectic mix of music, dance and activities. Fine artists and crafters line the park paths, and there is a full program for children. Friday and Saturday evening concerts are held inside air conditioned Mielke Arts Center, with four performers each night. Saturday and Sunday daytime programs include music, dance, children’s programs, craft demos, authors, sing-alongs, and instruction on four outdoor stages in Shawano’s Mielke Park. Local vendors offer an array of good food, and the Open Stage invites musicians a chance to perform for an appreciative audience. It’s a family weekend, and it goes on rain or shine. Join us for an evening, a day, or the entire weekend.