30th Annual Tumbleweed Music Festival

Now in its 30th 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, the event invites folk fans of all ages to celebrate the end of summer as they sing and dance to sea chanteys, bluegrass, blues, Celtic music, and other spirited acoustic performances.

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About The Tumbleweed Music Festival
Event Details
Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions

About The Tumbleweed Music Festival

Now in its 30th year, the Tumbleweed Music Festival is a free, open-air community celebration of acoustic music held each Labor Day weekend. The festival kicks off with a complimentary “Alternative Folk” concert featuring high‑energy performers across a variety of acoustic styles. Throughout the rest of the weekend, performances and workshops take place every 45 minutes on four outdoor stages, two indoor stages, and in two dedicated workshop rooms.

A beloved highlight is the annual “Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest,” in which songwriters submit original works inspired by the festival’s theme. For 2026, the theme is “Tumbleweed – Thirty Years By The River.”

Event Details

Dates

September 4-6, 2026

Location

Howard Amon Park | 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA

Admission

All performances and workshops are free except for the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday evening Contra Dance, which are ticketed events.

Schedule

Stay tuned for the 2026 Tumbleweed Music Festival schedule! For the most up-to-date information, visit the official event website.

A man with gray hair playing a guitar and singing at Howkeye Herman Art Gallery, a Tri-Cities art hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Tumbleweed Music Festival?

The 30th Annual Tumbleweed Music Festival will be held on Labor Day Weekend, with performances on Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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.

The North Stage is surrounded by a sprinkling of people who watch from the grass of the outdoor park area in the Tri-Cities.

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