Dick Orleans Legacy -  
We celebrate Dick Orleans’ legacy with music and community. All proceeds from this free music festival go to fund scholarships for local creatives and supports future Friends of Folk Festivals.  

Did we say FREE ADMISSION? Claim your spot early.  Be sure to bring chairs or blankets to sit and watch the entertainment. Share the news and encourage all your friends to join us for this wonderful community music festival.

​The Estes Arts District strives to carry the torch forward with Dick's goals in mind of encouraging new artists to perform. He brought a spotlight to new talents and encouraged ever evolving musical influences into the Friends of Folk style of entertainment. This style, encompassing both classic well loved music with fresh new voices, creates an exciting night of entertainment. 

A scholarship fund has been established with Dick’s passions in mind. Dick Orleans was always supporting others to pursue their arts, whether music or photography ­or anything! He inspired so many and we want to keep that energy going. 
​SCHOLARSHIPS
​To apply for the Dick Orleans Scholarship, fill out our simple application and submit for review.
Don't wait...Submit your application Now.

LOCAL PERFORMERS
​Please follow the guidelines to schedule an audition. Must complete process by April 15th.
2023 auditions are now closed.

​SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEER
If you would like to be a Sponsor, book a Vendor table or Volunteer to help at the Friends of Folk ­Festival, please contact us.

2023 - Planning in Progress

Musical Headliners 2023​

​Chain Station:
​Jam Grass local favorite
​Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band born high in the mountains but based in Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. A bluegrass band that would satisfy a picky old-timer and delight fans of newgrass, a delicate balance indeed. ​

​The Flyin' A's:
​Original Americana with Texas Grit
The Flyin' A's perform Americana with a Texas Kick. This husband and wife duo hails from Austin, Texas. You can hear their Texas roots in all they do. This high energy duo is famous for their top notch songwriting, breathtaking harmonies, and exceptional live performance.

​The Reminders:
Soul - Hip Hop
​The Reminders are a rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. The group consists of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born emcee/ vocalist Aja Black, a collective creative force that’s hard to beat. Big Samir weaves intricate rhythmic patterns with a bilingual French/English flow, displaying his street-smart credibility in both his lyrics and cool demeanor. This is beautifully complimented by Aja Black's confident delivery, diverse cadences, and unique vocal stylings. The two have an undeniable magical chemistry as they share more than lyrical abilities and stages; the couple shares a partnership in both music and life as Samir and Aja have been married for almost a decade.

Alleged Schedule 2023 - pending

*This schedule and performers are subject to change.
pending

VENDORS:

Good nosh by gosh, it's gonna be good!
​​Tasty Adult Beverages available for purchase from local Craft Beverage Establishments of Estes Valley
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​​Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.
Rock Cut Brewing Co.
Estes Park Brewery
Snowy Peaks Winery
Elkins Distillery
Avant Garde Aleworks
Estes Park Distilling Co

We are honored to receive support from:
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#FoCoMusic 
We send a big THANK YOU out to our local sponsors who continue to support making this event possible:
2022 SPONSORS:
Town of Estes Park
Bohemian Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Kind Coffee
​Quality Inn
Estes Arts District
Visit Estes Park
Avant Garde Aleworks
Green Jeep Tours
Snowy Peaks Winery
​SnowyGrass
Tom Thomas Realtor First Colorado Realty
Heidi Riedesel Madison & Co. Properties
​Rations - Mobile Provisions
Mary Murphy Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties, Ltd 
Rocky Mountain Channel
Estes Park Rent-All
Estes Park News
Friends of Folk 2021 -YouTube Link to live recording

You can view the 2020 Friend of Folk CoVid Edition fall concert series.

The 2020 CoVid edition concert series can be viewed on YouTube TV. The Live stream was recorded by The Rocky Mountain Channel/Nick Molle Productions. 
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