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Evanston Folk Festival

September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026  11:30am - 8:30pm
Dawes Park - Lakefront , Evanston, IL 60201

Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th + Sunday, September 13th from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day one, and has so many roots in our Evanston community. A folky folk festival if ever there was one, and with the most stunning views of Lake Michigan, were honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility. Weve got all sorts of fun up our sleeves for this weekend:Three musical stages featuring 30+ artists and pop-up performances throughout the eventEvanstons finest food and beverage offeringsFamily Friendly programming and activitiesSweeping views of Lake Michigan PRICINGTwo-day General Admission Tier 1 Price: $99 (Available 12/10 at 10am) Childrens TicketsChildren under the age of 12 receive free admission to the festival. Children aged 12 - 16 will require a half-priced childrens ticket for admission, which will be available for purchase at the entry gate, even if the event is sold out in advance. 


Admission Fee $126.62.

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