2026 Folk & Heritage Festival
Performer Application

Application deadline is November 17, 2025

Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2026 Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival on February 28th and March 1st, at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historical Area. This year is our 36th annual festival and we are so thrilled that you are interested in celebrating with us!

In keeping with the vision of the event, the selection committee will prioritize acoustic music that celebrates the heritage of traditional, old time, bluegrass, cowboy, folk, storytelling, cowboy poetry, and songwriters.

The Committee will attempt to accommodate your request of day/time and indoor/outdoor stage; however, meeting the requests of all performers can be extremely difficult. Your flexibility is appreciated.

You will be provided up to 6 Direct Inputs (DI's) to plug your instruments at the approved amplified stages, however you will not be permitted to bring your own sound equipment. Amps, looping pedals, backing tracks, and drum kits will NOT be allowed for performances.

Performers whose applications are received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list. The performer schedule will be posted at https://www.glendaleaz.com/events by January 17th, 2026. Only the band member whose name is listed as the contact on the application will be communicated with directly. Submittal of materials DOES NOT guarantee selection as an event performer.

Please remember that this opportunity to perform is a voluntary performance, not a paid one. We very much appreciate everyone who so generously donates their time to be a part of this!

If you would like to volunteer as a stage host, emcee, or any other position the festival may need assistance with, please fill out our volunteer application! Visit glendaleaz.com/events and look for the Folk & Heritage Festival to access the quick application!

Please check*

I have read and agree to the above

Performer Information:

Group/Performer Name:*

Number of Performers in your Group:*

Are you or your group members in multiple groups? If so, name the groups that you (or they) are in.

Contact Name:*

Email:*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Types of Instruments:*

The Following Are NOT Allowed: Amps, Looping Pedals, Backing Tracks, Drum Kits

Music Genre*

Music Genre WILL BE PRINTED ON FINAL SCHEDULE and May Be Edited for Length

Please provide a brief biography & any other information about your musical history we should know:

Upload music:

Upload a File

And/Or:

Provide link to music sample:

Does your performance require use of an indoor facility?*

YESNO

Does your performance require amplified sound?*

YESNO

Please check your preferred performance times (check all that apply): The scheduling committee will attempt to place you in your preferred performance time and area.

Please note: Each performance will be 25 minutes in length. 5 minutes will be allotted between performances for breakdown/set-up time. If you need more time, it will be taken off your assigned time.

Saturday February 28:

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Sunday March 1:

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Please describe any additional/special accommodations you may need for your performance:

Volunteer Information:

Without your help as entertainers and event patrons, this event would not be possible. We are asking all performers to volunteer their time and talent at the festival. This long standing tradition of performer support is crucial to the success of this wonderful event.

I would like to be contacted to volunteer in additional areas of the festival (check all that apply):

Performer HostStage EmceeSunday BreakdownAny position needed

Have you been a stage emcee for the Folk & Heritage Festival before?

YesNo

Workshops:

Please note: Workshops will be 55 minutes in length and all workshops are acoustic.

I am interested in leading a workshop (if no, please skip this section):*

YesNo

Saturday February 28:

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Sunday March 1:

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Name of workshop:

Please describe the workshop you would like to lead:

Name of Workshop (If More Than One):

Please describe the workshop you would like to lead (If More Than One):

I have particpated in the Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival previously as a (check all that apply):*

Please provide a brief biography & any other information about your musical history we should know:

If selected, my biography and music may be used for marketing purposes. By submitting this form, I agree to keep the language and content of my performance accomodating to "family entertainment" and understand that I may be asked to stop performing if event/facility management feels that my performance is not appropriate for the general public.

YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A RECEIPT OF CONFIRMATION AFTER YOU SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM BOX AS WELL! IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THAT CONFIRMATION, YOU MUST LET US KNOW SO THAT IT DOES NOT COMPROMISE YOUR ELIGIBILITY. THIS EMAIL WILL COME FROM SENDER: JOTFORM.

Please email any questions or concerns to Danny Williamson at dwilliamson@glendaleaz.com.

Interested in volunteering as well? Fill out our Volunteer Application using the following website: https://www.jotform.com/252165914712153