Get involved

whether you’re an evanstonian wanting to volunteer , a business interested in sponsoring the festival, or a local vendor curious about on-site opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved!

scroll down for current opportunities and check back soon for more!

Established in 2024, Evanston Folk Festival is a homegrown folk festival taking place at Dawes Park in Evanston, Illinois, on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Our sponsors allow us to continue bringing world-class talent to the EFF stage and maintain a highly-curated, boutique festival experience for music fans of all ages. This is our second year bringing Folk Fest to our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to do it all over again in 2026.

Become an Evanston Folk Fest Sponsor

Volunteer at Evanston Folk Fest

As of Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 volunteer Signups are now closed for this year's folk festival. Thank you to everyone who has signed up, see you soon!