The Walnut Valley Festival and National Flat-Picking Championships are held annually on the third weekend in September, in Winfield, Kansas, at the Winfield Fairgrounds.

Still the third week-end in September, in Winfield, Kansas, at the Winfield Fairgrounds, the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 30 performers , providing 200+ hours of music over 4 days , with nationally and internationally recognized performers.

The 2024 Walnut Valley Festival celebrated an extraordinary display of musical talent, blending tradition with fresh, emerging voices. This year, history was made as Stephen Bennett became the first artist to claim both the Finger Style and Flat …

Still the third week-end in September, in Winfield, Kansas, at the Winfield Fairgrounds, the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming.

These are the preliminary stage schedules for the 2024 Walnut Valley Festival. These schedules went to print on May 20, 2024. We will follow this schedule closely, however, there may be changes.

Still the third week-end in September, in Winfield, Kansas, at the Winfield Fairgrounds, the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming.

The Paulette Rush Arts and Crafts Show, a highlight of the Walnut Valley Festival, boasts a diverse array of 84 displays. In 2024, anticipate the return of seasoned artisans and welcome 10 exciting first-timers showcasing artwork, jewelry, wood/glass/metal works, basket weaving, pottery, leather goods, Pantry staples, children’s items and more.

Lineup will take place when Walnut Valley Festival camping rates go into effect—September 7 this year. This will reduce the time between Lineup and Land Rush, reducing overall costs for campers electing to take part in Lineup.

Winfield, Kansas ˗ Organizers have released the list of artists performing at the 52 nd Walnut Valley Festival (WVF), Sept. 18-22. Over 30 acts, either solo artists or bands, have been hired to perform on the four official stages at Winfield over the third weekend in September.