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Our Picks for Sisters Folk Festival  

All the town of Sisters is a stage as the 29th annual festival runs Sept. 25-27 and features world-renowned and up-and-coming artists
Avatar photo by Dallas Finn Calvert

The town of Sisters transforms into a musical wonderland Sept. 25-27 as the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival, featuring more than 30 artists and acts from around the globe, will entertain on seven stages across the downtown area. There’ll also be a KidZone for youngsters, artist-led workshops and a community celebration.  The festival lineup is […]

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A Chat with the New Executive Director of SFF Presents

December Carson talks folk music, performing arts and her hopes for the Sisters Folk Festival, ahead of her first fest at the helm
by Teafly Peterson

December Carson arrived in Sisters earlier this summer to take over at SFF Presents as its executive director, and immediately experienced life as a Central Oregonian when she was evacuated for the Akawa Butte fire. She didn’t let that slow her down, jumping right into all things Sisters and Folk Festival. She hopes to help […]

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Weekend Warrior: Jan 18-20

Who’s up for a little Sunday meditation?
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

As another work week begins to round off, we know you’ve already been trying to secretly make plans behind your desk. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to put on your radar. Friday: Margo Cilker & Field Heat w/ An American Forrest Kickstart the weekend at Spoken Moto with […]

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2018 Sisters Folk Festival lineup announced

Justin Townes Earle, Lil Smokies, Joe Purdy and more
Avatar photo Keely Damara

Sisters Folk Festival just announced the initial lineup for their 2018 acoustic music festival scheduled for the weekend of Friday, Sept. 7. The festival, which was canceled last year due to poor air quality caused by forest fires, is a not only revered by Central Oregonians—but the visitors from the across Pacific Northwest. Artists perform […]

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Not Folking Around

The 21st Annual Sisters Folk Festival arrives
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

The Sisters Folk Festival has come a long way since its inception in 1995. For one, the number of bands and popularity of the acts has grown considerably. Eleven venues from all over Sisters participate—and this year included—the festival sells out weeks before the event. Central Oregon might have several music festivals throughout the year, […]

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