The Sarasota Folk & Acoustic Music Festival - March 24 & 25, 2012 

This will be the 9th folk festival sponsored by the Sarasota Folk Club. There will be statewide musicians, delicious food, many fine vendors selling excellent products, workshops, jams, family music & fun for kids!

2012 Festival Poster --- please help us distribute the posters flyers!! --- 2012 Flyers

2011 Sarasota Folk Festival Photos

When and Where

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25th, 2012. We will be at Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL. Osprey is in Sarasota County, on Route 41 just south of Sarasota.

Saturday: The music starts at 11 am. There is a dinner break at 5 pm - 6 pm. The evening concert starts at 6pm, and ends at 10 pm. Sunday: The festival starts at 11 am, and ends at 4 pm.

There is limited lighting Saturday night, so bring a flashlight. There are folding chairs in front of each stage, but you are welcome to bring your own chair.

The Music

Our festival includes many types of music. While it is primarily centered around traditional folk and acoustic music and singer/songwriter performers, you will also hear bluegrass, old-time, blues, country, jazz, pop and Irish.

As many as 30 musical acts perform on three stages, and there are workshop areas where you may get some pointers on playing an instrument, singing harmony, or writing songs.

Note: We will be accepting applications for our 2013 festival starting in August 2012.

Tickets are available at the gate - cash or local check only!!!

Discounted tickets will be available online using a credit card.

Kids 15 and under are free.