Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS)

04/22/2026

Join us as Three Rivers Folklife Society presents Sofia Talvik in concert, Saturday, May 2nd, at 7:30pm, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball, Richland. Tickets are $20 / $15 for 3RFS members, at the door or by using the ticket link at https://3rfs.net/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=61

Three Rivers Folklife Society is proud to present Sofia Talvik in concert. Sofia comes originally from Sweden, lives now in Germany, and is currently on a long tour of North America. Sofia was one of our Saturday Night Concert headliners in 2023.

From the quiet forests of Sweden to the bustling streets and small-town venues across the United States, Sofia Talvik has shared her songs in 49 of the 50 U.S. states — as well as on numerous tours in Europe. But it’s not the numbers that define her; it’s the heart she pours into every note, the stories she carries, and the connections she forges with real people wherever she goes.

04/14/2026

We're not even at 90 entries yet!

REMINDER: Deadline for Performer Applications and Songwriting Contest Entry Forms is APRIL 20th! THAT’S ONLY 6 DAYS AWAY!

Performer Application is at https://tumbleweedfest.com/applica.../performer-application/.

Songwriting Contest Application is at https://tumbleweedfest.com/.../songwriting-contest.../.

04/12/2026

Come enjoy an evening of music, with food and fun in The Green Room at the Princess Theatre on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, music from 7 to 9 PM.

Heidi Muller is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, and mountain dulcimer player. In over 30 years of performing, she has played in concert halls, festivals, and living rooms throughout America and produced nine CDs that have established her firmly in the national folk community. Heidi has headlined the Kerrville Folk Festival, Tumbleweed Music Festival, Northwest Folklife, Kentucky Music Week, South Florida Folk Festival, and many more.

Heidi tours with her partner, Bob Webb, from their home in Joseph, Oregon. They have released four CDs together: Up Hurricane Creek, Dulcimer Moon, Light the Winter’s Dark, and Seeing Things. Bob is a talented accompanist on guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and cello and was a member of the original Mountain Stage house band of NPR fame. He is also a recording engineer.

Paninis, charcuterie, and snacks, local wines, beers, hard ciders, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $20 each, and can be obtained at the door, or online at: https://prosserprincess.ludus.com/

This concert is supported in part by Three Rivers Folklife Society.

03/24/2026

Coming Up Soon!

REMINDER: Deadline for Performer Applications and Songwriting Contest Entry Forms is APRIL 20th!

Performer Application is at https://tumbleweedfest.com/applications/performer-application/.

Songwriting Contest Application is at https://tumbleweedfest.com/applications/songwriting-contest-application/.

03/17/2026

Our website, https://3rfs.org, is undergoing a transfer to a new host, and thus will become unavailable for a while in the next few days.

If you still need to buy your tickets for the Hank Cramer concert this Saturday and want to when the site is down, you may buy them at the ticket website, https://3rfs.net/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=59 .

03/11/2026

March Coffeehouse: Carrie Damstedt

Friday, March 13, 7 PM, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Carrie Damstedt, previously performing as Dorothy Sted, is a local singer-songwriter. She’s been writing music for over ten years, using what’s happened in life to create lyrics that reflect the experiences and emotions she’s had. She loves being able to craft words and sound into meaningful product.

Coffeehouse admission is $8 for 3RFS members/$10 for non-members and the show starts at 7 PM with an open mic. Come early if you would like to sign up for a performance slot.

The coffeehouse is hosted in the basement of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, at 1322 Kimball Avenue in Richland. Park in the back and enter the rear door.

02/22/2026

Congrats on the repeat win, Randi!

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is delighted to announce that Randi Vaughan, of Gartock Creative, in Charleston, WV, has won the 2026 Tumbleweed Logo Contest!

Randi has won the $150.00 prize, and her logo will be used on all Tumbleweed PR materials and T-Shirts for this year’s festival.

We had contest entries from Washington, Oregon, Alberta, Canada, and The Philippines. All these artists are to be congratulated for and be proud of their fine designs, and we thank them for their efforts.

You may see more of Randi’s graphic design at her website for Gartock Creative, http://gartockcreative.com .

02/19/2026

3RFS February Concert: Trillium-239! (Tumbleweed Benefit)

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
All Saints’ Episcopal Church

On Saturday, February 21st, Three Rivers Folklife Society will present Trillium-239 in concert. This is a benefit concert. The proceeds will go towards putting on this year's Tumbleweed Music Festival which takes place Labor Day Weekend in Howard Amon Park in Richland, Washington.

Tickets are $20 / $15 for 3RFS members. You may purchase them at the door, or online at
https://3rfs.net/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=58

Trillium-239 has been described as the harmonic equivalent of peanut butter and jelly; distinctly different and perfectly complementary. Their original songs and intricate harmonies have enticed audiences across the Northwest. Strong vocals and tight harmonies continue to be the signature of their high energy performances.

Janet Humphrey and Mary Hartman joined forces in the mid '90s. Cellist Michelle Cameron joined them in 2003. Hartman and Humphrey are both prolific and award-winning songwriters and accomplished guitarists. Mary also plays banjo and banjovi. Janet also plays percussion including spoons. Michelle also sometimes plays in the symphony, hangs out with shanty singers, and often accompanies folksinger Hank Cramer.

Trillium-239 in concert on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 7:30pm, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland, WA 99354. Park in the back and enter through the basement door.

02/03/2026

We're working on it!

The tumbleweedfest.com website has been updated with information now related to this year’s festival, rather than last year’s.

This includes: updating all the application pages and the Home page.

Further repairs are continuing.

01/27/2026

Tumbleweed Music Festival website's got problems, and FB won't let me share their post to here, so:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G5uc63fQR/

ATTENTION!!

We need to let everyone know that our website, https://tumbleweedfest.com, is experiencing difficulties, and has been for the last several days.

We’re working on a solution, but when you start reaching in to the obscure parts of the domain registry system, it can take a while to get it straightened out!

We’ll let everyone know when it’s back to normal.

In the meantime, if you want to submit a PERFORMER APPLICATION, a SONGWRITING CONTEST APPLICATION, a LOGO CONTEST APPLICATION, a FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION, a CRAFT VENDOR APPLICATION, or a COMMUNITY GROUP APPLICATION, please drop an email to [email protected], and we’ll send you the current application right away.