Join us for the 12th Annual Rush River Folk Festival—a full day of music, food, and summer fun in the valley!
Set against our stunning vineyard backdrop, this fan-favorite event features over seven hours of live folk music from top regional artists…and best of all, admission is free!
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, sip on your favorite wine or craft beer, and indulge in our signature Italian fare (our pavilion opens at noon). Between sets, take a wagon ride around the vineyard, play a round of lawn games, or simply kick back and enjoy the view.
As evening settles in and the sun dips behind the bluffs, cozy up by one of our roaring bonfires—it’s the perfect end to a perfect day.
This year’s artists are:
- Andy Hanson (1–2:30 p.m.): For artistic inspiration, Andy draws from a diverse range of influences, blending the timeless artistry of folk legends from the 1960s with the fresh perspectives of contemporary songwriters.
- Little Wing (3-4:30 p.m.): Little Wing features the virtuosity and versatility of Faith Ulwelling, with a vocal style that channels 60s soul, Delta blues, and other roots music classics.
- Matt Yetter (5-6:30 p.m.): Yetter is the real deal: an old-school, slide guitar playing, harmonica-tooting country blues artist who characterizes music as “a way of making a connection to everybody all at once.”
- Davey J and Duffy (8:30 p.m.): Davey J (David Jones) is a well-loved performer, playing on stages large and small for more than 30 years in the Upper Midwest. Duffy Duyfhuizen was born and raised in New York City and came to Eau Claire in 1984 by way of Tulsa, Okla. His musical influences include urban folk and country folk.
