Tumbleweed Music Festival
Now in its 27th year, the Tumbleweed Music Festival is an annual, free, family-friendly celebration of acoustic folk music, crafts, and culture in Richland.
Presented by the Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS), the annual three-day folk festival — one of Tri-Cities’ longstanding annual events — returns to Richland on the first weekend of September, featuring over 100 free performances by local musicians and other performers from across the Pacific Northwest. Hosted along the banks of the Columbia River on Labor Day Weekend, folk fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the end of summer as they sing and dance along to sea chanteys, bluegrass, blues, Celtic music and other spirited acoustic performances.
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The theme of this year’s Tumbleweed Music Festival is “Good Times!” which will certainly be had as performances ring out at Howard Amon Park, where the event has been hosted since 1997. Each year, the festival brings upwards of 4,000 music fans to the park for three peaceful days of song, dance and celebration.
Music enthusiasts young and old can take to the stage themselves at one of several interactive experiences available throughout the weekend, including an open mic stage, singalongs, free workshops and music lessons. When not singing or dancing, shop for art, clothing and other goods created by local artisans at pop-up tents, enjoy a meal from one of several local food vendors, or just sit and relax at the riverside as music flows through the late summer air.
![Two performers playing stringed instruments indoors at Tumbleweed Music Festival.](https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=5ea1d78283faf5d3d5416f4fd7006656 320w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=731e514fc9c0a11465994fc5ed1a4bc0 540w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=4aa324cc28587e7a1559ed05a136da74 768w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=77022d53f818e59005a51597d090c339 1024w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=837c6fe6c87799ffacd7f14609192a64 1200w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=ce30a3ce3f295d1c6768705f54f51052 1440w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=889d8f1da89f353bda52b9edba18e3df 1920w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=5d9f5a46e7e689c8ee4bbb7e6a5cb5fa 2560w, https://tri-cities.imgix.net/images/TMF-2022-Tania-Opland-Mike-Freeman-workshop-areajpg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=08cee6c7e3b4f34c42bea6a0a03a6a25 3264w)
Not able to attend the event in person? No worries — the 2023 Tumbleweed Music Festival is a hybrid event, with virtual performances and workshops available online, in addition to the live virtual workshops, Contra Dances, and more. For the latest updates on performers, vendors and the virtual festival, follow the Tumbleweed Music Festival on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit their official information website. Check out the festival’s YouTube channel to view performances from throughout Tumbleweed’s 27-year history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2023 Tumbleweed Music Festival?
The 27th Annual Tumbleweed Music Festival will be held on Labor Day Weekend, with performances on Friday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Where is the festival held?
The festival will be hosted at Howard Amon Park (500 Amon Park Drive) along the Columbia River in Richland, WA.
How much are tickets to the Saturday night benefit concert at the Tumbleweed Music Festival?
Tickets to the Saturday evening benefit concert are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and teens, and free for children 12 years of age or younger.
How much are tickets to the benefit Contra Dance?
Admission to the benefit Contra Dance is $10.
Can I watch the festival virtually?
Yes! This year’s event will be hybrid, with some performances available digitally online at TumbleweedMusicFestival.org.
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*This blog post is sponsored by The Tumbleweed Music Festival.
Festival Schedule
The 2023 schedule of events is coming soon! Make sure to check back for more details.