Join us for the 35th Annual Delmarva Folk Festival! Oct. 16th & 17th, 2026 in Clayton, Del.
We have an incredible line-up this year! See below for artist details!
The Poet Tree, live painters, craft vendors & the Hoola Guru will also be joining the fun.
The DooDah Parade- Saturday 3:45
Folk Fashion Boogie- 7 to 11 pm- Sparkles, Tie Dyes. Funky Formal & Costumes , Bring it on!
We also have a share table, take an item, leave an item or both! Any items left will be donated.
Non-perishable food items will be collected by the coffee stand for the Delaware Food Bank.
Delfolk will have coffee and snacks available and our beer tent for those 21+, is sponsored by Dogfish brewing!
Coolers are permitted so you're welcome to bring a picnic, snacks and beverages from home too!
Friday nights Folk Hero Contest The evening features six competing artists from all across the DMV. Come on out and support local talent and vote for your favorite!
Saturday kicks off with the 11 a.m. workshop
Mid-day 3 p.m. workshop ( workshops are free and open to all!)
Tickets will be available online on our festival page at Delfolk.org. Current members can email us for a discount code for online purchases. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate, however prices increase and no discounts are offered the day of.
Cash, PayPal or Venmo will be accepted in person. No credit cards.
Saturdays Line-up
9 p.m.-
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
5 p.m.
4 p.m.
2 p.m.
1 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:00 2025 Folk Hero Winner
7 p.m. Friday Night Folk Hero J
2025 Folk Hero Finalists
Chris Honeman- https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisHoneman-music
Jean Bayou- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TDistw5Eyk
Dark River Darling- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSrWYT0HtjM
Sharon Bousquet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdO3Vd8bYG8
Acorn Whiskey- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbP2b_Nt8zg&list=RDcbP2b_Nt8zg&start_radio=1
Treefolk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3wzeIQOWqs
2026 info coming soon! Tickets will be available at the Gate!
$40.00 for weekend passes
$35.00 for Saturday only
$10.00 for Friday (ages 13+)
Young adults-weekend pass ages 13 to 18 $25.00
Young adults-Saturday only $20.00
Kids 12 & under are free
RVs $50.00 (19ft or greater, no hook-ups) + individual festival tickets for those attending
Walk-in wooded camping $10.00 per person + festival ticket
Car camping pass per car to camp next to your vehicle $20.00 +festival tickets for those attending