"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

2024 Folk Festival, August 2, 3, 4

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Tickets

Weekend Pass $40 l Friday Night Pass $20 l Saturday all day $30 l Sunday all day $10

Tickets are available at the gate and online (weekend pass only) with credit card.
Kids under 14 FREE!

Join us at beautiful Newton Hills State Park August 2, 3, and 4

We have a spectacular lineup! (Download the 2024 SSFF brochure here.)

Feed The Dog
High Horse
The Clover Fold
Tony Moger
Tommy Edwin
Mark Stewart
Public Domain Tune Band
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Tony Rook Band
Brennen Leigh
Doc Schaefer Plays Kenny Baker
Lexi McGee
Lightweight Travelers

2024 Schedule

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
6:00 - 6:40pm Folk On Winner
7:00 - 8:00pm Tony Rook Band
8:20 - 9:30pm Maygen & The Birdwatcher
9:50- 11:00pm Brennen Leigh

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024
10am - noon (yoga/informal music workshops)
12:00 - 12:50pm Lexi McGee
1:10 - 2:00pm Doc Schaefer Plays Kenny Baker
2:20 - 3:30pm Public Domain Tune Band
3:50 - 5:00pm Lightweight Travelers
5:00 - 6:00PM DINNER BREAK & CAMPGROUND CONTEST
6:00 - 6:30pm Tony Moger
6:40 - 6:50pm Campground Contest Winner
7:10 - 8:00pm The Clover Fold
8:15 - 9:15pm High Horse
9:15 - 9:30pm HOF/Raffle winners/etc.
9:45 - 11:00pm Feed The Dog

Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024
11:00am Mark Stewart
12:00pm Tommy Edwin
1:00pm High Horse

Campground Contest

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:
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

Campground Reservations

The Sioux River Folk Festival is held at beautiful Newton Hills State Park, south of Canton, SD.

Reservations can only be made online or toll-free, through 1-800-710-CAMP and can be made only 90 days in advance. (Tip: Some folks have started calling 90 days in advance of the Monday or Tuesday BEFORE the Folk Fest in order to reserve the space for the entire week.) You will need to call early to reserve your spot. All Camping fees must be paid at the time of your reservation. Missed the window to reserve a spot? Volunteers may camp in the musician’s campground even if the rest of the campground is full! (You’ll still pay your tent camping fee.) Contact sdfotm@gmail.com if interested in volunteering.

Food Vendors

Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen, Windy City Bites, Rainy Day Coffee Company, Canton After Prome (ice cream), Down Home Honey

2024 Folk Fest