How much does the Festival cost?
A festival wristband costs 25 dollars (children 12 and under are free) and will get you into all festival performance venues and activities.
Tickets for single venues, including dances, can be purchased at the door (cover) and will cost between 5-10 dollars, depending on the venue:
The Independent Media Center, Iron Post, 88 Broadway: 10 dollars
Contra dance at 88 Broadway: 5 dollars
Heartland Gallery and the Rosebowl: 5 dollars
Workshops, jams, family and Saturday afternoon events and street activities are free of cost.
Thursday’s evening performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Krannert Uncorked) is also free of charge.
Where can I buy a wristband?
The easiest place to buy a wristband is at our website or at Heartland Gallery, 112 W. Main St. in Urbana. Wristbands will also be available at the festival’s welcome center and select venues. The welcome center will be located at the IMC building (map forthcoming) on Friday evening starting at 4pm.
Where can we jam?
There will be space for open jamming in Lincoln Square Mall on Friday/Saturday. (Before 2pm on Saturday, please stay near 88 Broadway). There will also be organized jams at the Iron Post on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-5:00pm. Consult the schedule for the exact time folks will be playing your favorite style. Or, just find a spot and grab your axe. We’re happy to have you here!
What about food and drink and places to stay?
We encourage festival goers to patronize the many fine food and drink establishments in and around downtown Urbana. Many are just a few steps away! Check the Urbana Business Association website for information about local hotels.
Parking
Parking is available in the City of Urbana parking deck on the corner of Main and Broadway. Plentiful street parking is available as well in and around downtown. Bike racks can be found near the Urbana Free Library, and on the north side of the parking deck.
Where/when do performers check in?
All performers and workshop leaders should check in at the Welcome Center at least one hour before their scheduled event or sound-check to receive their information packet and check on any last minute changes.
Festival and artist merchandise
Festival t-shirts and participating artist merchandise (CDs, etc.) will be available at the merchandise table near the welcome center all weekend.
How many hours do I need to volunteer to receive a festival t-shirt and wristband?
We ask that volunteers be willing to work a 4 hour shift. Shorter shifts make logistics pretty crazy!
Lost and found/First aid
Lost and found and a first aid kit will be located at the welcome center in The IMC.
Who puts this festival on?
The CU Folk and Roots Festival is an event organized and run entirely by local volunteers. A volunteer steering committee meets bi-weekly throughout the year to plan the festival, with the assistance of many other individuals and organizations. In June of 2010, the CU Folk and Roots Festival became a Not-for-Profit organization (501C).