Stage 11

09/16/2025

Tuesday night is "fingerstyle feature night" with three former main stage performers who play wicked good guitar, write great songs, and come to the festival because they love it. A wonderful line up of songwriters playing 20 minute sets just really sets the stage for a magical night of music. Get a burger at the crawl and come see us.

09/16/2025

We have a few 20 minute spots left tonight and we are signing up for Wednesday.

09/15/2025

Monday night starts with our intrepid stage manager, Bob Morrison, and ends with the surviving members of the Herrmannators, with great songwriters along the way. Join us for the Monday Magic.

09/14/2025

Sunday night.Join us for great original music.

09/14/2025

The first annual Campground Stage Crew Confab.
5, 6, 7, 11, & Lit on the Low Road. Fine Time was invited, but unable to attend.

All these people give a ton of their time and resources to the festival community, and it's all done for love.

We went around to each stage and heard an origin story and a horror story. Great stories. It was an amazing gathering of kind people. I'm honored to be a part of this group of folks.

09/13/2025

See the 2025 schedule at this link.

09/13/2025

Join us tonight for the first night of music at Stage 11.

09/06/2025

The journey begins. WVL to WVF.

09/02/2025

Remember that there will be stands to hold your phone to capture your performance. Have a friend plan to help out.

08/30/2025

First weekend sign up for Stage 11 is here.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before the festival for 30 minute sets. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we switch to the regular signup the day before for 20 minute sets. Note that for the early signup with this form, you tell us when you can play, and we will put together the evening lists and let you know your day and time well in advance so you can invite all your friends.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWjW29DR8Yzys10lEPIKYuGGW4a25--FyngiTq4tLtcbo70Q/viewform?usp=preview

Stage 11 is offering a limited number of prior performers to signup early for Saturday (9/13), Sunday (9/14), and/or Monday(9/15). If you have played Stage 11 before, you qualify. Select which days you could play, and which time of evenings will work for you. The more options you select, the more ch...

08/15/2025

Big news. Stage 11's own Emily wins the very first big prize! Woohoo!

Organizers of the 53rd Walnut Valley Festival have announced the winners and alternates of the 2025 NewSong Showcase, as well as the recipient of the 2025

05/31/2025

Winner winner, chicken dinner!

Host: Deb RousePerformers in order of appearance:Isabel ShayeBrian JohannesenSophia DeLeoMartin GilmoreKatie DahlAbigayle OakleyHolly LovellChristopher Worth...