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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival

Sun, Aug 31 – Mon, Sep 01, 2025

822 North 1st Street, Geneva, IL 60134

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival brings six stages of folk music, captivating tales, workshops, crafts, and a Kids Zone to Geneva’s Wheeler Park every Labor Day weekend—family fun for all ages.

Experience a vibrant celebration of roots music and storytelling at the annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival! Held every Labor Day weekend in Geneva’s scenic Wheeler Park, this much-loved event features six stages of live folk music, captivating tales, hands-on workshops, folk dance, and a lively Kids Zone. Enjoy performances by acclaimed local, national, and international artists, partake in music jams, browse arts and crafts vendors, and savor delicious local fare. Don’t miss the old-fashioned barn dance and evening stories under the stars—it’s a family-friendly tradition that brings the community together for unforgettable summer memories.

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