Only 21 days away: The 51st Annual Alaska Folk Festival, April 6-12, 2026
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6:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Ken Waldman & Jerry Hagins

Anchorage AK & Austin TX Featuring: Ken Waldman, Jerry Hagins, might bring a guest for one tune

Ken Waldman tours as Alaska's Fiddling Poet. Jerry Hagins not only plays banjo, but puts banjos together (and takes them apart). Fiddle + banjo + surprises

6:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Jig's Up

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Chris Meade, Carl Schrader, Tony Yorba, Heather Parker

Fresh from the misty mountains along Gastineau Channel, these warm tunes and sweet harmonies will be like a cup of tea and honey on a chilly Juneau morning

7:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Docktones

Juneau Featuring: Bob Shorey, Carleton Shorey, Margaret Shorey, Chris Frary

Shorey family and friends play their favorite folk, country, and blues classics.

7:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Parkstrippers Marching Band

Anchorage Featuring: Fiona Rose, Logan Bean, Brigid Donahue, Jay Mullen, Mike Ottaviano, Garrett Perkins, Kat Moore, Cameron Cartland

The PMB formed on the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage. Their joyful sounds span from second line to the circus and beyond; let's get this parade started!

7:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Frail Away Ladies

GUS, HNS, FBX, JNU, + Featuring: Ellie Sharman, Katya Kirsch, Katie Henry, Devin Tatro, Emma Hooper, Betsey Jacobs, Erin Tilly, Heidi Kristensen, Nene Wolfe, Rashah McCesney, Joanie Waller, Kira Elliott, SarahJo Menke, Kate Boesser, Laura Skovlin

15 women, 15 banjos, 7 towns, 3 sweet tunes

7:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Will Putman

Two Rivers, Alaska

More original music from somewhere near the edge of the middle of nowhere.

8:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Athabascan Fiddlers

North Central Alaska Featuring:

2026 Honored Guests: A showcase of traditional fiddlers, cultural ambassadors, and unique musical heritage from northern Alaskan communities.

8:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Must Wear Pants

Seattle, Bellingham, JNU Featuring: Michael T Gray, Bob Banghart, Forest Gibson

Must play at AFF

8:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Rosie Rush

Anchorage

Rosie Rush is a singer-songwriter based in Anchorage, Alaska. Following the release of her latest single 'Willa' she is currently working on her debut EP

9:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Strongbacks

Featuring: Tim Borden, Brendan Best, Evan Coombs, Blake Jones, John Lauber

The Strongbacks Shanty Choir is back for our third year bringing the sea to the AKFF stage (not literally)! Traditionals, originals, and too much banter.

9:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Marian Call

Juneau, AK Featuring: Marian Call, Kelsey Riker

Juneau local Marian Call loves to play Folk Fest with friends.

9:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Lina Halimi & Ryan McNally

Whitehorse / Montreal Featuring: Ryan McNally, Lina Halimi

We are a side project of our main group, Hot Biscuit Stringband based in Montreal, QC. Seeped in Old TIme, Bluegrass and Country music. Touring Yukon Now!

9:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Yoseff Tucker

Sacramento CA Featuring: Yoseff Tucker, Zach Sharpe, Jesse Appelman, Jack Kinney, Brandon Godman

Original bluegrass music with a traditional lean

10:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Pepperoni Rolls

Juneau (and beyond) Featuring: Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Ren Scott

Hits from yesterday and today curated in tribute to tomorrow

10:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Jonny Shoulderblades

Fairbanks Featuring: jonathan hutchinson, Nelson Crone

Edgy folk with a message. Sometimes pensive. Always a storyteller.

10:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Laurie Prax

Valdez, AK Featuring: Laurie Prax, Jared Bowden

A collection of original songs. Look for 'Fat Stacks', 'What Would You Do' and other originals on Spotify and other streaming channels.

Emcee: Kelsey Riker
Stage Manager: Koren Bosworth
Alaska Folk Festival

51st Year — April 6-12, 2026

Main Stage | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Dance Stage | JAHC, 350 Whittier St.
Juneau, Alaska