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Meghan Cary Encore with a Twist | Woodstock Wednesdays | Wednesdays, October 14

Posted on October 11, 2020 by wff

This week, October 14, we are returning to Meghan Cary for an Encore as a way to support her exciting new event this week. If you don’t already know Meghan, you can read all about this exciting performer HERE — … Continue reading →

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The Woodstock Folk Festival Devotes August to the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

By Carol Obertubbesing, President, Woodstock Folk Festival This is the third and final post for the anniversaries commemorated in our “Power of Song” concert on April 5 (still available in the Video Gallery on this website). Previous posts commemorated the 50th Anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Another 50th Anniversary: The Student Strike of 1970

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

This is the second of the three anniversaries the Woodstock Folk Festival is commemorating this year. See here for background on Earth Day (April 22). And stay tuned for information about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the U.S. (August 18-26). Music … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day! 50th Anniversary, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

Reflections compiled by Woodstock Folk Festival Board President Carol Obertubbesing We extend a Happy Anniversary to Festival supporters who also celebrate their anniversarieson April 22: Amy and Ray Beth Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso Debbie Solomon and Bruce Rosenberg During … Continue reading →

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More Events Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the U.S. – and Some Resources

Posted on August 19, 2020 by wff

The Woodstock Folk Festival celebration kicked into high gear on August 5 and continues throughout the month. Woodstock Wednesdays, August 5, – Natalia Zukerman – musician, painter, and educator – creator of “The Women Who Rode Away” Woodstock Wednesdays, August 12 – Donna Herula – blues guitarist, singer, … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Being Part Of The 35th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival — Reimagined

Posted on July 31, 2020 by wff

By Carol Obertubbesing, Board President, Woodstock Folk Festival Thanks so much for joining us for the 35th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival — Reimagined. We greatly appreciated your participation and support. If you missed the Festival or want to watch some or all … Continue reading →

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News from our Friends at Windborne

Posted on July 22, 2020 by wff

We’re gettin’ the band back together! Ok, we never broke up, but it has been a loooong four months since we’ve seen each other in person, and we are SO thrilled to reconvene at the end of July for a … Continue reading →

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Off Square Music Hosts A New Concert Series

Posted on July 21, 2020 by wff

Off Square Music is hosting a new concert series beginning July 26 on the Historic Woodstock Square. The concerts will be held from 5 to 7pm/CDT every Sunday evening for the next 8 weeks. Local bands will be featured, and … Continue reading →

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Woodstock Wednesdays: Amy Beth – July 8, 7pm/CDT

Posted on July 3, 2020 by wff

Join the Woodstock Folk Festival weekly for great music, fun and friends. We are excited to present Woodstock Wednesdays, a way to bring the best in folk music to our community and to enjoy and support performers who have worked … Continue reading →

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WFMT to Feature Woodstock Folk Festival Friends, June 6, 13 and July 11.

Posted on July 2, 2020 by wff

Woodstock Folk Festival’s Radio Partner WFMT will present previous Festival performers Heather Styka (June 6) and Joe Jencks (June 13) as well as Fendrick & Peck (July 11), whom we hope to present in 2021, on “Folkstage.” “Folkstage” airs Saturday nights … Continue reading →