Only 22 days away: The 51st Annual Alaska Folk Festival, April 6-12, 2026

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12:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Sayiek:Gastineau Strummers

Douglas Alaska Featuring: Travis Croteau, Students

At Sayiek we start each Friday with an all school sing-along. Please join us in some of our favorites!

12:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Chris Thompson & Friends

Anchorage Featuring: Chris Thompson, Rebecca Bingham, Rolfe Buzzell, Harrison Jennings, Don Rudolph

We perform Chris Thompson's songs of love, changing times, and poignant reminders of the frailty of life's journey. All honed by a well-known band.

12:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Lauralee & The Crew

Cordova, Alaska Featuring: Lauralee Honkola, Glen Brookman, Arkadi Futerman

From lonesome love to rowdy pirate. Lauralee has got a song for you. Her original songs will capture your imagination and inspire your soul.

12:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Ovando

Juneau, AK Featuring: Nate Hegyi

I write and perform country and folk songs written about life on the prairies of central Montana, where I used to live.

1:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Captain Greg

Ketchikan Alaska Featuring: Greg Thomas

Shanties and songs from the sea

1:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

The Swedes

Anchorage and Homer Featuring: Nicole Swenson, Bob Swenson, Lena Baughman

Returning to the Folk Fest stage, Bob (Bapa) and Nicole Swenson bring back their family folk harmonies, now joined by Lena Baughman (9)!

1:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Rose & the Song Unsung

Ester, AK Featuring: Rosemary McGuire

Original & traditional folk tunes to lift the heart

1:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Tangled up in Tunes

Juneau Featuring: Vicki Van Fleet, Jim Powell, Tony Yorba, Don Rudolph, Heather Parker

Folk/rock with the strength of strings struck by the sounds before the sun.

2:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Michael Laslett

Whidbey Island, WA State

Music with a Purpose: Lifting Songs of Hope, Struggle and Change

2:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Dayna Pirso & Mike T. Kerr

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Featuring: Dayna Pirso, Mike T. Kerr

This Toronto-based duo is steeped in the traditions of folk music, trad jazz & old time. They are touring the Yukon for first time & had to make it to AFF!

2:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Har$ (Harmony)

Juneau Featuring: Harmony Laboca

Singer Songwriter

2:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Paul Sangl

Eagle River, Alaska

Paul writes and sings his original songs about family, travels, life and some Alaskan tunes. Influences are everything from Tom Petty to Hobo Jim.

3:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Juneau Jambusters

Douglas/Juneau Featuring: Hal Girger, Craig Wilson, Reid Tippets, Sherri McDonald

We are the Juneau Jambusters! We meet every Sunday at TK McGuires (1 p.m.- 3 p.m.) to play ukuleles. Come down anytime to jam with us!

3:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Beasley

Seattle Featuring: Joshua Beasley

Beasley is a singer-songwriter who explores the selves we hide and the journeys we take, transforming them into lighthearted self-help folk music.


Emcee: Ed Schoenfeld
Stage Manager: Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs
Alaska Folk Festival

51st Year — April 6-12, 2026

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