Tucson, AZ

Tucson Folk Festival

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Tucson Folk Festival brings live music to Tucson, Arizona with an All Ages door policy. The Tucson Folk Festival is an annual two-day event celebrating American Folk Music traditions and all the wonderful variations, from Bluegrass to Blues, and Mariachi to Zydeco. This family-friendly, free-to-the-public festival is held across 5 stages in historic Downtown Tucson. Artists working in Acoustic fit Tucson Folk Festival’s stated range. Tucson Folk Festival accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Tucson Folk Festival are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to Tucson Folk Festival should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic
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Address
85717, United States
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