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The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids, Kid Crafts at the art fair, and lots of other kid-friendly activities

• On-grounds food choices include items common to fairs and carnivals, as well as a farmers market within walking distance of your camp. Picker’s Pub lets attendees enjoy local brews while listening to music on Stage I

LINKS: Entertainers; Schedule; Contests; Acoustic Kids; Feisty Music Camp; Arts & Crafts; Concessions

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids, Kid Crafts at the art fair, and lots of other kid-friendly activities

• On-grounds food choices include items common to fairs and carnivals, as well as a farmers market within walking distance of your camp. Picker’s Pub lets attendees enjoy local brews while listening to music on Stage I

LINKS: Entertainers; Schedule; Contests; Acoustic Kids; Feisty Music Camp; Arts & Crafts; Concessions

80 Proof Alice will be playing 7+ sets at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. See wvfest.com for stage schedule details.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids, Kid Crafts at the art fair, and lots of other kid-friendly activities

• On-grounds food choices include items common to fairs and carnivals, as well as a farmers market within walking distance of your camp. Picker’s Pub lets attendees enjoy local brews while listening to music on Stage I

LINKS: Entertainers; Schedule; Contests; Acoustic Kids; Feisty Music Camp; Arts & Crafts; Concessions

80 Proof Alice will be playing 7+ sets at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. See wvfest.com for stage schedule details.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids, Kid Crafts at the art fair, and lots of other kid-friendly activities

• On-grounds food choices include items common to fairs and carnivals, as well as a farmers market within walking distance of your camp. Picker’s Pub lets attendees enjoy local brews while listening to music on Stage I

LINKS: Entertainers; Schedule; Contests; Acoustic Kids; Feisty Music Camp; Arts & Crafts; Concessions

The full line-up for the 14th annual Kansas Book Festival is available now, just click here. On Saturday, September 20, all events will take place at Washburn University, hosted by the Washburn Library. The 2025 Festival involves an amazing lineup of 50 speakers, including NY Times Bestsellers and winners of national book awards. Their presentations cover fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s books. The festival always includes outdoor performances, a book-art exhibit, food trucks, and exhibitor tents with 40+ publishers, nonprofits, and individual authors.

The Kansas Book Festival is for all ages and interests, and all events are free. A number of presentations and performances are aimed at young attendees! For instance, we host the youth awards of the Kansas Authors Club, a high school open mic, and a presentation by the winner of the Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award. We also offer outdoor children’s activities in partnership with the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center and the Mulvane Art Lab.

More information at www.kansasbookfestival.com

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80 Proof Alice will be playing 7+ sets at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. See wvfest.com for stage schedule details.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

• Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers, providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers. Music on offer includes Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles of music

• One dedicated contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, and Autoharp

• Large campground just a 5- minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming including some featured on campground stages

• A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

• A score of activities to delight the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids, Kid Crafts at the art fair, and lots of other kid-friendly activities

• On-grounds food choices include items common to fairs and carnivals, as well as a farmers market within walking distance of your camp. Picker’s Pub lets attendees enjoy local brews while listening to music on Stage I

LINKS: Entertainers; Schedule; Contests; Acoustic Kids; Feisty Music Camp; Arts & Crafts; Concessions

80 Proof Alice will be playing 7+ sets at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. See wvfest.com for stage schedule details.