Sioux River Folk Festival

06/07/2026

Trust us. You need to see these two. 🎸🪕

Meet your Saturday night headliners
Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff

Michael is a Grammy-nominated flatpicker the New York Times called "a leading light of the New York bluegrass scene."

Jacob is a National Mandolin Champion who's toured with Béla Fleck and some of the biggest names in roots music.

Together they're the real deal; fiery, soulful, and deeply rooted in the traditions we love.

They're even releasing a new album this summer! A tribute to bluegrass legends Jim & Jesse. Feels pretty perfect for our 46th year. 😊

Camp chair.
Picnic blanket.
Oak woods.
These two on stage under the stars. 🌙

🗓️ Saturday, August 1 | Newton Hills State Park, Canton SD
🎟️ Weekend passes $50 | sdfotm.org/folk-fest

06/06/2026

Hey Friends, show us your friends! 😊📸

We know you've been coming to Folk Fest for years, some of you for decades. We want to see the faces, the blankets, the campgrounds, and the memories you've made here in the oak woods of Newton Hills.

Dig out your favorite photos from past festivals and tag them with , we'll share our favorites right here!

46 years of friendship, music, and good times. Let's see them. 🌳🎶

06/01/2026

Hey friends, it's that time of year. 🌳🎶

Make plans.
Grab your friends.
And get ready to make some new ones.

We're celebrating 46 years of great music, good people, and the beautiful oak woods of Newton Hills State Park.

This year's headliners are Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff, a Grammy-nominated flatpicker paired with a National Mandolin Champion. Saturday night under the stars is going to be something special.

Also joining us:
High Horse with Kat Wallace,
JAS Quintet featuring Jami Lynn,
Tomahawk County,
Stoddard and Mal,
The Rosie Daze Band,
Squid City Slingers,
and more.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Fest! 😊

🗓️ July 31 - August 2 | Newton Hills State Park, Canton SD
🎟️ Weekend passes $50 | Kids under 14 always FREE

Full lineup + tickets → sdfotm.org/folk-fest

04/29/2026

It's that time of the year, campsite are filling up fast for Folk Fest weekend. Only 50 or so spots left! You would need to book Tuesday July 28-August 2nd if you booked today. If you waited till tomorrow you could reserve Wednesday July 29-August 2nd and so on. See you all at the Festival!!

Hunting, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' website has the outdoor related information you need. Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.

04/15/2026

This is a hard one to write, one of your founders Gaynor Johnson has passed on. Thank you for the memories and for your devotion to folk music in South Dakota.

"My wish is that long after I'm gone, people will still gather in this magical place called Newton Hills and celebrate life, nature, and, of course, good music at the Sioux River Folk Festival." -Gaynor Johnson

We wont let you down G-Man!

04/11/2026

tomorrow April 12th, lots of fiddle tunes and a few songs, come to Canton!

04/02/2026

2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Here it is folks!
High Horse with Kat Wallace, Jacob Jolliff & Michael Daves, JAS Quintet feat Jami Lynn, The Rosie Daze Band, Squid City Slingers, Tomahawk County, Trevin Nelson Band, Bill Peterson's Fiddle Extravaganza, Stoddard & Mal, Jami Lynn (solo), Johnny Friedow, Charli Fickbohm, The Driftless 4, and Rylee & Pickle

T-shirt and poster design coming soon! Camping reservations should open up 5/2.

Get your tickets here: https://sdfotm.org/store?category=Tickets

02/23/2026

Our friends Pert Near Sandstone are returning this coming week on 2/27 at Icon Event Hall + Lounge in downtown Sioux Falls! See event link and ticket link below! Local bluegrass group Tomahawk County open the night!
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1563550098405121
Tickets: https://collectiveeffortsunion.com/event/pert-near-sandstone-returns-to-icon-w-tomahawk-county

Formed by old friends within the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, they have been tireless stewards of the midwestern roots music community for over two decades. Performing with infectious energy and an undeniable joy, Pert Near’s strong songcraft melds with old-time sensibilities in a unique brand...

02/20/2026

Festival date announcement:
We're very excited to announce that the 2026 Sioux River Folk Festival will be held on the weekend of 7/31 to 8/2! We're in the finishing touches of completing our lineup, and we can't wait to share it with you!! Without giving up too much, this lineup is truly going to be the best lineup we've ever put together and you will be blown away! Share with your friends, and make your plans to attend now!
We just have one question: Who do you think will be playing this year?

01/20/2026

Humbletown has been regulars at our festival for years. Please make sure you support these fine humans on their endeavor to make a new album! They are playing in Sioux Falls this Thursday 1/22 at The Den (used to be the Buffalo Wild Wings near the Premier Center). We LOVE Humbletown!!

Help South Dakota’s Humbletown record their second studio album! Produced by award-winning engineer Dalton Coffey.