Evanston Folk Festival (original) (raw)

Thank you, Evanston!

The first-ever Evanston Folk Festival is in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us on the lakefront for two incredible days of music, community, and fun.

We were honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility, and hope you enjoyed seeing our vision of celebrating folk music + those who create it come to life . Join our mailing list, follow along on socials, and be sure to share your thoughts about the festival with our team.

OUR FOLKS

“A VERY worthy first effort. Saw some favorites, learned some new artists. Loved the location!”

“You truly did a tremendous job putting that together. The lake as a backdrop was amazing, but I also loved the signage and stage design. Subtle details like even the ‘conversation tent’ letters on the tent itself — and the life-affirming signs hanging from trees — added an unexpected (but fully appreciated) charm.”

“It was like a Newport Folk Fest for us! Let's do it again next year!”

“Excellent…! I appreciated the early emails about parking and logistics, as well as the clear signage pointing the way to the gate. I can only imagine the coordinated effort between the event planning team and the city of Evanston, but from the attendee perspective it was SEAMLESS. Thank you, humans!.”