THE FESTIVAL FILE / 2026
Walnut Valley Festival
Sep 16–20, 2026
Winfield, Kansas
Last held Sep 16–20, 2026 in Winfield, Kansas. Dates for the next edition have not been announced.
Official festival site
01 / THE MUSIC
The lineup.
- Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra
- Chris Jones & the Night Drivers
- Socks in the Frying Pan
- Pixie & the Partygrass Boys
- Songs from the Road Band
- Mama Said String Band
- Becky Buller
- Shane Hennessy
- John Lowell Trio
- The Steel Wheels
- John McCutcheon
- Foggy Memory Boys
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- 80 Proof Alice
- RUNA
- Beppe Gambetta
- Ken & Brad Kolodner
- The Starlight Darlins
- Barry Ward
- Andy May
- Newberry & Verch
- The Cody Sisters
- Bay Allen
- The Lost Keys
- Barry Patton
- Barnard Sisters
- Linda Tilton
- Bing Futch
02 / GETTING IN
Know your ticket.
| PASS / OPTION | PRICE / USD |
|---|---|
| Full Festival (advance, through Sept 4)On sale | $125 |
| Full Festival (Sept 5 and after)Not yet on sale · On sale 2026-09-05 | $150 |
| 2-Day Friday/Saturday (advance)On sale | $110 |
| 2-Day Friday/Saturday (Sept 5 and after)Not yet on sale · On sale 2026-09-05 | $130 |
| 2-Day Saturday/Sunday (advance)On sale | $100 |
| 2-Day Saturday/Sunday (Sept 5 and after)Not yet on sale · On sale 2026-09-05 | $120 |
| Single Day Friday or Saturday (advance)On sale | $80 |
| Single Day Friday or Saturday (Sept 5 and after)Not yet on sale · On sale 2026-09-05 | $90 |
| Gate-Only ThursdayNot yet on sale | $85 |
| Gate-Only SundayNot yet on sale | $30 |
| Kids 6-10 (with paid adult)On sale | $10 |
| Teenagers 11-15 (with paid adult)On sale | $50 |
| Camping vehicle permitExtra — not admission · On sale | $10 |
Historical prices for this edition, not an offer for the next festival. Last checked 2026-09-05.
03 / BEFORE YOU GO
The practical details.
- WHERE
- Winfield Fairgrounds
- CAMPING
- Camping available
- AGE POLICY
- All ages
- DATES
All ages; kids 5 and under free, kids 6-10 $10, teenagers 11-15 $50 with a paid adult ticket
On the festival’s site
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