Woody Guthrie Folk Festival

The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival is an annual celebration of the life and music of folk musician Woody Guthrie. Held in mid-July in Okemah, Oklahoma, Guthrie’s hometown, the festival takes place on the weekend closest to July 14, his birthday. The event brings together artists and audiences to honor Guthrie’s legacy through music and related cultural activities.

The festival is organized by the Woody Guthrie Coalition, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Guthrie’s music and legacy. Beyond the annual festival, the Coalition supports year-round cultural, musical, educational, and scholarly community outreach connected to Guthrie and folk music. Festival offerings include live performances, a Children’s Festival, camping, lodging information, and shuttle services. Visitors can explore an artists directory, gallery, and live stream, while musicians, food vendors, and arts and crafts vendors can find participation information and applications. The organization also welcomes volunteers and supporters through Friends of the Festival membership, one-time contributions, and recurring donations.