Participate - Friends of Folk Festival
Annual Friends of Folk Festival
SCHOLARSHIP:
Anyone in the Estes Valley with a passion for the arts can apply for the scholarship simply by providing your contact information and answering a few questions on the application form. The applicant can be of any age. Different factors will be evaluated, including financial need. Give us an idea how much you need to meet your goal or to get your project of the ground. We'd love to make you a recipient! To apply for the Dick Orleans Scholarship: Fill out Google form now or Download the application. Submit completed form by Friday June 14th, 2024. After this date the Friends of Folk Scholarship opportunity will be closed for 2024. PERFORMERS - Please fill out the google form and list your upcoming performance to schedule your auditions. 2024 Auditions are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted applications. All 2024 participants have been contacted and all time slots are now filled. If you were not selected, we encourage you to apply next year to be considered for Friends of Folk 2025. ARTISAN VENDOR TABLES AVAILABLE:
Space is limited $25 to book a vendor table-table provided. Bring your own tent. Your CO State Tax ID is required to be on display at the event while you sell. Note: If you don't already have your special event tax ID you may need to file with the Town of Estes (a special event licensing fee will apply). To apply for booking: Please submit all of your contact information, business title, address, email, phone and CO State Tax ID number to [email protected] Tent Space is limited, no stakes allowed - This is a riverside park with rocky and uneven edges. Be prepared to adjust for it. |
We are all Volunteers at the Estes Arts District. Please join us in bringing this community event to life!
We are calling out to anyone willing to volunteer to work and/or be a sponsor and help with the creation and success of this event. Please email us if you would like to help in any way. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Set up crew Serving adult beverages-Tips training required ID Check and wristbands Back Stage food table Selling drink tickets/merchandise Break down crew SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT:
All donations are used to create this wonderful festival. We are all Volunteers at the Estes Arts District. Please join us in bringing this Community Event to life! SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Your sponsorship can be directed to a desired aspect of the Friends of Folk Festival. Options: -Platinum Stage Sponsor: Price varies (6 opportunities) -Gold Sponsor: $600+ -Silver Sponsor: $250 -Scholarship Sponsor: $250 Basic Sponsorship Gold Sponsor: Sponsorship at the $600+ level receive a large logo on related marketing materials, two food and beverage tickets and mentions on stage the day of the event. Silver Sponsor: Sponsorship at $250 receive a small logo on appropriate marketing materials as well as two free food and beverage tickets. Direct Sponsorship: Scholarship Sponsor: This is a $250 commitment but it’s our favorite type of sponsorship! This allows you to have a direct impact on an artist’s life. Sponsors at this level receive a small logo on appropriate marketing materials as well as two free food and beverage tickets. Your business name will be associated with that specific scholarship recipient. Platinum Stage Sponsor: This is the highest level of sponsorship. On top of everything the other tiers collect, you receive dedicated time to spotlight your organization on stage as well as announce the band you chose to sponsor! If you are stage shy, we are happy to spotlight your organization for you. Our music lineup ranges from local up and coming acts to well established bands, therefore, the prices vary!" |
To donate to the Dick Orleans Scholarship Fund:
Checks payable to: Estes Arts District “Friends of Folk Scholarship” in the memo. Mail to: Estes Arts District PO Box 1652 Estes Park, CO 80517 |