Big Ponderoo

09/17/2026

Feeling lucky? 👀

Enter to win a rare piece of Sisters Folk Festival history with this handcrafted Breedlove Guitars ✨ Once raffled and now generously donated back, it has been meticulously restored by Breedlove’s master luthiers. This beauty comes adorned with the words “25 Years” inlaid at the 12th fret to commemorate the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival in 2022. The custom concertina features a master-grade myrtlewood top, back, and sides; a semi-gloss finish; an ebony fretboard and bridge; and figured walnut binding and rosette with bone nut and saddle.

Valued at $5,000, this guitar is as extraordinary as the music it will inspire. 🎟 Tickets are just $25, and only 400 tickets will be sold! Enter today and support access to music and art education in Central Oregon >>> https://www.sistersfolkfest.org/raffle

🌱 Proceeds support SFF Presents mission to remove financial barriers and provide rich, energizing opportunities for adults and youth alike to listen, discover, and learn through shared artistic experiences.

07/01/2026

2026 Big Ponderoo recap, as told by The Nugget Newspaper: "Unseasonable weather tried to make the story about itself during the Big Ponderoo festival last weekend, but the lively, non-stop music vanquished the unseasonable chill, fueled by wind and wispy attempts at rain."

Read more >>> https://www.nuggetnews.com/story/2026/07/01/a-and-e/big-ponderoo-shows-spirit-of-sisters/39236.html

06/30/2026

What a weekend. We hope you had as much fun as we did, chilly weather and all! As we start planning for next year, we'd love to hear about your experience. Don't forget to complete the Audience Feedback Survey in your inbox! 🙏 Thanks for helping us make Big Ponderoo even better, one year at a time.

📸 Jarod Gatley

06/29/2026

The The California Honeydrops never, ever disappoint. We’re still floating on cloud nine after this late-night set. 💫 If you were one of the lucky ones with a 2026 Big Ponderoo wristband, please make sure you take a few minutes to fill out the audience feedback survey in your inbox! We’d love to hear about your experience. 🙏🏼

06/27/2026

🎶Chain keep us together!🎶 Bronwyn opened the Main Stage with a BANG for Big Ponderoo Day 2! Don’t miss her second set on the Pinecone Stage at 8:45 pm before Steep Canyon Rangers take over 🤘🏼

🎥 Jack Turpen

06/27/2026

Not your average Friday night in Sisters 💥 The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. brought the Mardi Gras spirit to our little town for back-to-back nights of propulsive sounds and rich colors.

And we’re back with all-day music at Village Green Park starting at 12 pm! See you out there, Ponderoovians! (Bring your layers, your pint cup, and a dancing spirit!) 🎥: Jack Turpen

06/27/2026

Shoutout to Mountain Grass Unit for rolling with the punches and delivering an unplugged set in the midst of some technical issues 🤘🏼We’re back up and ready to party through Hell or High Water! 🌧️🎶

06/26/2026

Unfortunately, The Fretliners will not be able to attend Big Ponderoo for their set tomorrow afternoon. Luckily, the uber-talented quartet, Broken Compass Bluegrass, will be stepping in for the 2:45 pm Pinecone Stage set! View the updated schedule here >>> https://www.bigponderoo.com/schedule

The Fretliners are a band defined by their songwriting and carried by powerful harmonies, dynamic arrangements, and a sound that feels both timeless and new. In 2023, they swept both the Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions—an achievement matched only once before. That fall, their debut self-titled album earned widespread acclaim for its originality and heartfelt lyricism.

With songs that balance tradition and innovation, The Fretliners are charting a bold path forward, creating music that connects as deeply on record as it does on stage. Don't miss them in Sisters on Sat, June 27 >>> https://www.bigponderoo.com/tickets

06/26/2026

The wait is over! Big Ponderoo, Day 1 starts at 4 pm with Big Richard! 🎻🎶 Gates open at 3 pm. 👉 A couple of reminders to set you up for success:

♻ We do not offer disposable cups for beverage service. All adult ticket holders receive a 16 oz reusable pint cup with their wristband. Don't lose it! Returning attendees may bring their own SFFP-branded pint cup in exchange for a $5 drink token voucher.
🌧 Come prepared for the elements with plenty of layers!
🧘‍♀️ Feel free to bring your own low-back chairs, small tarps, or blankets for maximum relaxation, just leave the coolers, big backpacks, and sun shades at home.
❌ No outside food or alcohol, weapons, drones, or pets are permitted in the venue.

See you soon, Ponderoooovians! ✨

06/25/2026

TONIGHT: Free kick-off concert at Village Green Park with Wolf Jett and The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. ✨ Gates open at 5 pm, music starts at 6 pm. Get all the details at https://www.bigponderoo.com/kick-off-concert

See you out there!