Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music (FFOTM)

04/30/2026

Musicians: Today is the last day to apply to perform at Flagstaff Folk Festival happening June 13-14!

Today is the last day to apply to perform at Flagstaff Folk Festival 2026. Visit our website to apply!

04/29/2026

Only one more day to apply to perform at Flagstaff Folk Festival 2026 happening June 13–14. Apply by April 30!

🎻🎶🪕 Calling all musicians! Only one more day to apply to perform at Flagstaff Folk Festival 2026 happening June 13–14. Visit our website to apply by April 30!

04/20/2026

Time to enter your band in the Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass Festival Band Contest!

04/16/2026

🎶 Introducing: The Tony Norris Tribute Block
Musicians can sign up to perform one piece in honor of FFOTM and Folk Festival
Founder Tony Norris. This block of time will be dedicated to cowboy poetry, storytelling, and music inspired by Tony and his legacy of building community while bringing up the next generations of folk musicians.
Sign up within the musician application: flagfolkfest.org.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

🎶 Introducing: The Bob Weir Tribute Block
Bob Weir (1947-2026) was a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who co-founded the Grateful Dead as a teenager. Musicians applying for a full performance slot can also sign up to perform one song during the Bob Weir Tribute Block, Sunday, 11 am at the Amphitheater Stage. All songs will be performed with acoustic instruments.
Sign up within the musician application: flagfolkfest.org

04/13/2026

🎶 Introducing: Route 66 Centennial Songwriting Competition
Songs can reflect whatever way Route 66 or it's idea means to you (travel, freedom, discovery, etc). Audience members will vote on their favorite songs using our new festival app. Format will be in-the-round. Sign up within the musician application: flagfolkfest.org.

04/09/2026

🎶 FFOTM Annual Member Picnic, Potluck & Jam
🌲 Saturday May 23, 2026 • 11:00am–5:00pm
Join us for Pickin’ and Grinnin’ all day!
Visit our website for more details.

04/09/2026

🎶 Introducing: Teen Musician Showcases!
Teen Musicians, ages 13-17, can sign up to perform one song during the Teen Musician Showcases, Saturday at noon or Sunday at 1pm. These performances will be "in-the-round" where four musicians will be on stage at the same time. Sign up within the musician application: flagfolkfest.org or contact: [email protected] if not applying for a full performance slot.

11/12/2025

TELL US YOUR FAVORITE PICKIN' MEMORY!
Pickin’ in the Pines Celebrate’s 20 Years in 2026
Email us your favorite memory and include a photo to: [email protected]

TELL US YOUR FAVORITE PICKIN' MEMORY!
Pickin’ in the Pines Celebrate’s 20 Years in 2026

Almost two decades ago, a handful of bluegrass lovers had a bold idea—to bring a world-class music festival to the pines of Flagstaff. That first year, over 800 people showed up, proving the dream had roots. Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands and John Reischman and the Jaybirds headlined what would become the very first Pickin’ in the Pines in 2006.

Since then, we’ve grown in size and spirit—fine-tuning the festival, expanding our lineup, and welcoming some of the best bluegrass and acoustic acts around. Through it all, one thing hasn’t changed: the incredible community that surrounds us. Many of our original organizers, volunteers, and festivalgoers are still part of the journey, year after year. Thanks to all of you, Pickin’ in the Pines has become one of the most beloved festivals in the West. We’re so glad you’re here—let’s keep the music going!

To celebrate this amazing community achievement, we’d love for you to share a memorable Pickin’ moment and a photo that captures the spirit of the festival for a special commemorative spread in our 2026 program. We’ll also highlight your stories and snapshots online. Just a short and sweet memory will do—like a good fiddle tune, keep it snappy and heartfelt!

Email us your favorite memory and include a photo to: [email protected]

Save the date for our 20th Anniversary: Sept. 18–20, 2026