"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
The 46th Sioux River Folk Festival
July 31 - August 2, 2026 Newton Hills State Park Canton, SD
2026 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006
10AM - 2nd Annual Folk Fest Family Fun Run
Main Stage
All Ages All Paces welcome! Starting at the Main Stage we will head down the Woodland Hills trail head near the picnic shelter/musicians area. Plan on doing 1 mile at least, maybe a 5k if everyone is feeling it! Any questions please stop at the Merch Tent during the Festival on Friday!
10AM - Yoga
Main Stage
Workshops
10AM-11AM - Basic Jam Skills with Trevin Nelson
Ever watched a campground jam and wished you could jump in? Trevin Nelson, Berklee-trained banjoist, bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, and one of the most experienced folk music educators in the region, will get you ready. Beginner friendly, all instruments welcome. Just bring yours!
11AM-12PM - Songwriting with Karen Mal & David Stoddard
Learn the craft of songwriting from two of Folk Fest's own performing artists. Then catch their full set later that afternoon.
