evart Funfest

July 17-19, 2025

Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart, Mi

Welcome to the Funfest

Each year on the third weekend in July, The Original Dulcimer Players Club presents the annual acoustic instrument FunFest Stage Shows, Workshops, Camping, Parking Lot Picking, Song Circles, Irish Jams, Gospel Singing, Open Mic, Contra Dancing and all day and Late into the night Jam Sessions Fun & Music Program for the Kids

Where? What? How? Tell me more!

  • Osceola County Fairgrounds Evart MI
  • Admission $10 per day / $20 for the weekend
  • Rustic & Electric Camping call 231-734-5481
  • Electric & Water RV and primitive camping is available on a first come-first served basis.
  • Kids 12 and under are free
FAQ

Pre-fest Academy

  • Intensive 3 day classes just prior to the start of the festivel
  • All fees are paid directly to the instructors.
  • Registration required.
Academy

So many workshops!

  • Wide Variety of Workshops for all instruments
  • Children's Activities and Workshops
  • Workshop schedule is posted!!
workshops

Come early for the pre-fest!

  • Spontaneous improptu jams anytime, anywhere
  • Daily Ukulele, Fiddle, Dulcimer and Dixieland jams
  • Kayak the river and ride the bike trail
  • Perform at the Farmers Market
  • Play for the local church
  • Pin ribbons at Fair Board Breakfast
schedule

Stay for the Funfest

  • Evening Concerts
  • Jamming all Day and Night
  • Contra Dancing
  • Gospel Sing
  • Open Mic Concert
  • Vendors & Instrument Sales
  • Youth Concert
schedule

~ Concerts ~

stage show

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30 pm.
  • Who is playing & When?
  • Check out the Show
  • Schedule & Performer Bios
schedule

Open mic concert

Saturday 2-3:30pm
  • Each performer or group may do up to two songs.
  • Performers will perform in the order of the signup sheet.
  • Timing is approximate - try to keep it under 10 minutes.
  • We will have as many people play as we can squeeze in.
More info

stage show prep

Friday & Saturday 6:30pm
  • Do you play Hammered or Mountain Dulcimer?
  • Join us on Stage!
dulcimer show prep

Youth concert

Saturday 10-11:30am
  • Come watch and support our youth as they perform on the big stage!

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~ funfest photos ~

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Lets all Play!