Folky Fish Fest

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MusicSt. James
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's charitable structure sets it
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Folky Fish Fest in St. James

A two-day folk and newgrass music festival at Maramec Spring Park in St. James, Missouri, held each late spring with camping, multiple music stages, and hands-on workshops built around collaborative playing. Proceeds support the Adam Yount-John Hotze Memorial Education Fund, which funds music education for young Missouri musicians.

Ozark folk and newgrass musicians converge on Maramec Spring Park each late spring for a two-day weekend built around live acoustic music, camping, and hands-on musical instruction, held in the small town of St.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's charitable structure sets it apart from most regional music weekends: proceeds directly fund the Adam Yount-John Hotze Memorial Education Fund, supporting music education and opportunities for young Missouri musicians, which shapes much of the festival's programming toward teaching rather than passive concertgoing

02

The mystery stays covered

Alongside main-stage folk and newgrass performances, a dedicated jam camp component and hands-on workshops led by performing musicians give attendees direct opportunities to learn instruments and collaborative playing techniques over the full camping weekend at Maramec Spring Park

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues its founding structure as a charitable music weekend benefiting the Adam Yount-John Hotze Memorial Education Fund

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing folk and newgrass main-stage performances with hands-on workshops and a dedicated jam camp for collaborative playing at Maramec Spring Park each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual outdoor camping clothing suits the Ozark park setting, with layers for cool late-May evenings and comfortable shoes for moving between stages, workshop areas, and the campground.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.57 N, 77.75 WOpen in Google Maps

St. James, United States

TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to St. James via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near St. James, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor camping clothing suits the Ozark park setting, with layers for cool late-May evenings and comfortable shoes for moving between stages, workshop areas, and the campground.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Folky Fish Fest?

Folky Fish Fest is listed for Past edition: 29–30 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Folky Fish Fest take place?

The festival is listed in St. James, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

St. James, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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