Special Event: August 29, 2026
Kick back and enjoy birdsong and folk songs in a beautiful setting at the 8th annual Arcadia Folk Festival!
Presented by Signature Sounds and Mass Audubon, Folk Fest celebrates the music, community, and conservation work at the heart of the CT River Valley.
Bring a chair and a picnic blanket and settle into a day of good music and good hangs. In between sets, enjoy food and drink from local food trucks, shop vendors, and explore nature with Arcadia naturalists. Kids’ activities will be available throughout the day as well.
2026 Lineup
- Allison Russell
- Milk Carton Kids
- John Craigie
- Fantastic Cat
- Caitlin Canty
- Lisa Bastoni
- Little Roots
- and more to be announced!
This thoughtfully designed experience helps raise vital funds to expand the reach and impact of Arcadia’s programming while staying true to our mission and following sustainable practices throughout the event to minimize our impact on the planet.
Event takes place rain or shine; no refunds for weather.
Members-Only Early-Bird Tickets on Sale Now through May 7 While Supplies Last!
Adults: $65
Teens Ages 11-19: $35
Children 10 & Under: Free
Ticket prices will increase with general admission sales. Buy now and save as a perk of Mass Audubon Membership. Not a Member? Join at checkout!
New For 2026: Songbird Passes
Receive exciting perks (including priority seating, signed merch, and more) with your ticket purchase while helping support conservation efforts at Arcadia and beyond.
Accessibility
Arcadia Folk Fest is an accessible event. There are accessible seating options, restrooms, and parking available.
Volunteer at the Fest
Volunteers help out for three hours and enjoy the rest of the event for free. There are many volunteer opportunities including driving golf cart shuttles, directing traffic, checking tickets, and helping with compost and recycling. Volunteer sign up coming soon!
Supporting Sustainable Transportation Options to Arcadia
Traveling by Bike
It’s easy to bike to Arcadia. Consider biking to the fest! A free bike valet service will be available for the day at the gate. Drop your bike with them for the fest.
Everyone who bikes will be entered to win prizes including Arcadia Folk Fest merch!
Traveling by Car
General parking is in the Arcadia Meadows on Old Springfield Rd. Map it here
There are limited golf cart shuttles from general parking. There is an unloading/loading area on the corner of Combs Rd and Old Springfield Rd where you can drop off passengers and stuff.
Electric Vehicles: Unfortunately, due to the limitations of Arcadia’s electricity infrastructure, our EV charging stations are not available during the festival. If needed, there are many charging stations in Northampton and Easthampton.
Traveling from Northampton
If accessible parking or use of unloading area is needed: please take Rt 5 to East St to Fort Hill Rd.
If accessible parking or use of unloading area is NOT needed: please take Rt 10 to Olive St to Old Springfield Rd.
Please Note: Lovefield St. is closed between Rt 10 and Clapp St. If driving from Rt 10 and you need accessible parking or use of unloading zone, take Oneil St at the traffic light with Easthampton Savings Bank on the corner. Follow for two thirds of a mile and then turn left onto Lovefield St. Follow for a quarter mile and turn right onto Clapp St. Follow signs to Arcadia.
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