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WHO WE ARE
Since 1976, the Great River Folk Festival celebrates the folk arts in the Driftless Region, including music, dance, original artwork, crafts, and performance. We recruit talents from across the Midwest and throughout the country to create an exceptional experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore our site to see our line up, past line ups and plan your visit.
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EXPERIENCE
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JOIN US!
At GRFF, we aren't going for huge crowds, long lines, or big profit margins. We are a group of volunteers who love great music, original art, and being outside; if that's you, then save the last weekend for the Folk Fest!
FAMILY FRIENDLY
FOOD TRUCKS & BEVERAGES
3 MUSIC & DANCE STAGES
2026 sponsors
Midwest Family Broadcasting
Prairie Springs:
The Paul F Trust
Will's Main Stage
Acoustic Remedy
Big River Magazine
Cleary-Kumm Foundation
Ethos Green Power Initiative
People's Food Coop
Hansen & Associates
Wisconsin
Public Radio
Capella Performing Arts Center
Coulee Bank
Dairyland Power
Edward Jones
Festival Foods
La Crosse Distilling Company
Larson's General
Leithold Music
Pearl Street Books
Soundstrations Audio
Concordia Ballroom
Dave's Guitar
Sensi
Turtle Stack Brewery
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