Walnut Valley Festival
Kansas, United States
1972
since
~55
Editions
Overview
About
The Walnut Valley Festival has been held every September in Winfield, Kansas, since 1972. Focused on acoustic music, it centers on bluegrass and flatpicking, spreading its lineup across several outdoor stages. Its signature event is the National Flat Picking Championship, alongside contests in banjo, mandolin, fiddle and fingerstyle guitar that draw pickers and fans from across the country.
Edition 2026
Lineup
Programme - tap an artist for their dates
On site
Practical info
Camping
- Camping on site
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Winfield Fairgrounds, 1105 West 9th Ave., Winfield, KS 67156
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