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The 24th Annual Tucson Folk Festival will feature approximately 120 acts on four stages, Workshops, a New Artists’ Stage, an Acoustic Showcase, and food and craft vendors, in addition to our three headline acts. Read the press release 2009 Poster Art by Ryan Trayte On Saturday night, two headliners are featured on the Plaza Stage: At 8:00 p.m., Grammy winners and multi-instrumentalists Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer perform their superb harmonies accompanied by a variety of acoustic strings and percussion. This dynamic duo will also perform for the Children's Show on Sunday at the Courtyard Stage. On Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m., Todd Snider and his acoustic guitar delivers his unique blend of wry wordsmithing and poignant songs. The full cost of Todd Snider's performance has been underwritten by The 17th Street Market . On Sunday evening, singer-songwriter Eric Andersen performs at 8:00 p.m. on the Plaza Stage with his mix of traditional folk and blues. He will be collaborating with famed local musician Harvey Brooks.	Upcoming Events TKMA Meetings 6:30 pm at Hotel Congress December 15 TMA Holiday Craft Market Sat. & Sun. Nov. 21 & 22 Tucson Museum of Art Music by TKMA Click here for lineup Holiday Party Sat., Dec. 5th Unitarian Universalist Church Click here for lineup 2nd Cup Open Mic Nights at Hotel Congress will return in the Spring The Hotel Arizona is a proud supporter of the 24th Annual Tucson Folk Festival. Join Us on Sunday evening May 3rd for the After Festival Party and Jam in our lounge. 181 West Broadway (520) 624-8711 Just across the pedestrian bridge from El Presidio Park The Hotel Arizona is also offering a discount for our out-of-town visitors; just mention the Tucson Folk Festival.
Eric Andersen Plaza Stage, 8:00 pm Sunday May 3rd Photo: Carol Rothman Todd Snider Plaza Stage, 9:00 pm Saturday May 2nd Presented by The 17th Street Market Photo: Brian Blauser Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Plaza Stage, 8:00 pm Saturday May 2nd Childrens' Show, Courtyard Stage, Sunday May 3rd Photo: Shervin Lainez
WHEN Saturday, May 2nd, Noon - 10:00 pm Sunday, May 3rd, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm The Festival is a two-day event offering over 20 hours of music, dance, and entertainment.
WHERE Since 1986 the Festival has been held downtown, in El Presidio Park. The performances this year will be on these stages: Plaza stage at City Hall Courtyard stage at the Old Pima County Courthouse Museum stage at the Tucson Museum of Art Old Town Artisans stage This year, New Artists will be featured in a special time slot on the Courtyard Stage. The festival will also include a Ballad Tree and a new Acoustic Showcase. All venues are within easy walking distance from the corner of Church and Alameda.	Tucson courthouse dome, from nearby El Presidio Park (Stringer, 2008).
Interstate 10 Construction Note that due to construction, all I-10 exits from Prince Road to 29th Street are closed. Traffic to downtown must exit at either Exit 254 - Prince Road (eastbound) or Exit 259 - 29th Street (westbound) and use the frontage road. For official construction information, visit the Arizona Dept. of Transportation .	Festival location map Events locations map Downtown Parking Info There are also a number of private lots in and near downtown. Note that some locations close before the festival does. Check the hours before you park!

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the all-volunteer
Tucson Kitchen Musicians' Association,
along with generous contributions from sponsors ,
the Tucson Folk Festival has been
FREE TO THE PUBLIC SINCE 1986.