Glendale AZ Folk and Heritage Festival

03/10/2026

We're still basking in the glow of a fantastic - here's a few photos (and more to come!). Photographer is light on his feet, and covered the festival all weekend.

We've got and artist .connie repping the shirts, performers and more performers, and the stage schedule for the "Great Lon", named for the festival's founder, Lon Austin.

Thanks to all who attended and supported the event in any way!

03/02/2026

That's a wrap for the 2026 Glendale AZ Folk and Heritage Festival! We had an amazing time, and hope everyone attending did too!

There are so many people to thank for helping to make this a wildly successful weekend.

The City of Glendale, Arizona and Downtown Glendale, AZ put all of the pieces together, from sound equipment and technicians to the tents, chairs, food trucks, programs, and more.

On Stage Now coordinated our artwork contest and t-shirt sales - what a fantastic job representing the festival and their important non-profit. The winning design was by Connie Deluca , and we appreciated her signing t-shirts all weekend!

Thanks also to the Phoenix Conservatory of Music (PCM) - for lending instruments for the children's area.

Special thanks to the dozens of volunteers who help keep things running - stage emcees, info desk, and the festival planning committee for HOURS of hard work to make this our best festival yet.

Of course, we couldn't do this without the hundreds of performers who lent their time and talent to create joy, community, and magic throughout the weekend. Traditional folk, celtic, autoharp and ukulele ensembles, songwriters, blues, and everything else makes this a diverse event with something for everyone.

Last, but not least, thank you to YOU! Music listeners, pickers and grinners, lovers of music everywhere, folks who supported the event in every way - you are the reason we do this. Folk music is "music for folks" - and to all of you who came to share in the joy of the weekend, our heartfelt thanks for joining us in our 36th year.

On to the 37th annual, already scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2027. Mark your calendars now....
..and we'll see you down the trail.

03/01/2026

Day one of the is in the history books! It was a magical time out here at the park, with hours and hours of music.

Join us Sunday! We've got 90 more musical acts for you, plus workshops, vendors, food trucks, and a children's area - all free and family friendly!

It got up to the low 90s today, and we've got plenty of shade, free water, and two indoor stages.

Music starts at 10am sharp - see you here!

02/27/2026

Hey you, got any plans this weekend? We've got a little something going on at !

180+ performances on 7 stages (some indoor)
Workshops and open song circles
Children's area
Food trucks and vendors

Free and family friendly!

02/26/2026

Parking parking parking! For this weekend, the closest lot is the small one just north of Mountain View Road. There's plenty just across the street at Glendale Community College, and there's an entry to the park right on Mountain View.

Additional parking is available north of the park, on the other side of Brown, at the Glendale Adult Center.

Parking for performers and volunteers is the dirt lot at the northwest corner of the site.

Come out early! You'll get a good spot, and beat the heat at the same time.

02/25/2026

When you come to the this weekend, stop by and check out the t-shirts and stickers for sale. Quantities are limited, so grab one while you can!

This fantastic design was created .connie, who will be there to sign your shirt! We partnered with local non-profit , who creates opportunities for local artists, and organized our first folk festival design competition.

See you Saturday and Sunday! Music starts at 10:00 sharp!

02/23/2026

is this weekend! Let's talk about weather. Looks like it's going to be pretty warm out there, and we'll be ready for it to help you make the most of your weekend.

Here's how you can beat the heat:

1) We will have water and sunscreen available, so please stop by the information booth anytime!

2) Every stage has some shade for the audience, and we have two indoor stages.

3) Come early! Music starts at 10am, and we have an opening ceremony at 9:30 on Saturday. We've got a full lineup at 10:00, so you can enjoy plenty of music before it gets too toasty.

Stay safe, and let us know how we can help!

02/20/2026

ShanJam Crane is a fixture of the Phoenix area folk community, and we're always glad to have her at Glendale AZ Folk and Heritage Festival with her band, the Wild Banchees! Shannon supports the vibrant open mic scene, and original artists with a weekly series. Catch her performance, or come jam with ShanJam on February 28th and March 1st!

02/19/2026

Counting down to the Glendale AZ Folk and Heritage Festival, we simply HAVE to tell you about Eddy Roswell! Eddy is an accomplished songwriter and a veteran of the Nashville publishing world. He has roots in New Mexico and Colorado, and these days, spends his time in Cave Creek, AZ.

You'll find Eddy performing at the festival on Sunday the 1st at the Library stage, don't miss it!

02/17/2026

Less than two weeks to go! Here's a write-up from the Glendale Independent.

Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park will come alive with music, culture and community as the Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. The festival will …

02/17/2026

The is pleased to partner with this year! On Stage Now a non-profit organization that helps new and struggling artists to find opportunities to develop their careers.

They created and organized our first ever competition for the festival artwork, and some of the proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to the winning artist, .connie!

Check out some of the events that On Stage Now is presenting and promoting, and be sure to visit their table at the Glendale Folk Festival on Feb 28th and March 1st!