White Oak Folk Fest

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 9:00am

White Oak Savanna

The White Oak Festival is a celebration of the beautiful driftless landscape and a year of great programs at White Oak Savanna. Our vision is to grow into a diverse and self-sustaining festival that reflects the very land on which we gather. Festival attendees will experience amazing music, beautiful views and great company.  In addition to a full lineup of performances, there will be guided jams session, workshops, parades, yoga, a fun run, an art showing, an open mic, guided stargazing and s'mores! 

Schedule of Events:

Sanctuary Stage
1:45 pm - 02:45 pm: Marian Runk 
3:00 pm - 03:45 pm: Paul Kaye   
4:00 pm - 05:30 pm: MOO Music Song Circle
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Open jam station 

Barn Stage
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Rise Up Singing Workshop w/ MOO
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Mark Dvorak     
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm: Gemma Laurence
01:00 pm - 01:05 pm: Paul tells us about the trees before the parade!
02:00 pm - 02:45 pm: Deep Fried Pickle Project 
02:55 pm - 03:00 pm: Paul tells us about the barn
03:15 pm - 04:15 pm: Carisa 
04:30 pm - 05:20 pm: Jonas Friddle 
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm: Jali Kunda 
06:45 pm - 07:40 pm: Goldenrods  (Dance Floor Open)
07:45 pm - 08:00 pm: Paul tells us about Savanna Sanctuary
08:15 pm - 09:45 pm: Sons of the Never Wrong

Quonset
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Rhythm  Workshop with Barb Silverman
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Singing Workshop With Dodie Whitaker 
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm: Instrument Building for Families with Deep Fried Pickle Project
01:30 pm - 02:30 pm: Kabillo Music West African Drumming Workshop by the Oak Tree
03:00 pm - 04:40 pm: Old Time Jam with Chirps Smith 
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm: Blues Guitar with Paul Kaye

Outside Activities
09:00 am - 10:00 am: 5K Run
09:30 am - 10:30 am: Yoga in the Sundial and French Horn by the Pond
01:05 pm - 01:20 pm: Parade to the Oak Tree
01:20 pm - 01:25 pm: Group Photo at the Oak Tree
03:00 pm - 04:40 pm: Old Time Jam with Chirps Smith 
10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Crankies by the Campfire

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