In the early days of Folk Fest, it didn’t take much time around the campfire to realize that the friends of Friends are a talented bunch. And every year we give acoustic vocal and/or instrumental acts (solo or group) their 15 minutes of fame.

During the Saturday afternoon break, judges will rate the registered acts and award the victor with a 15-minute set shortly after dinner. And, as if that weren’t enough, our championed troubadour also receives a small cash prize! 

To register, please send an email that describes your music, along with contact information to sdfotm@gmail.com and include “Campground Contest” in the subject line. You can also simply sign up at the festival. 

Past Campground Contest Winners:
2025 Charli Fickbohm
2024 Johnny Friedow
2023 Tony Moger
2022 Janice Gilbert
2021 Mike Lee
2019 Karl Henry
2018 Rick Borg & Walt Peterson
2017 Ethan Pauley
2016 Reanna Rohrer
2015 Collin Jones (aka “Shorthand Charlie”)
2014 Darren KiHoi
2013 Highwine (Xavier Pastrano, Emily Jelen, & Aaron Clark)
2012 Andy Shaw
2011 Ellen Noonan & Nate Anderson
2010 Craig, Crystal, & Marcus
2009 Eric Porter & Rick Janes
2008 Northern Sky
2007 Matt D
2006 Snakebeard Jackson