The 31st Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
Join us April 10–12, 2026, at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Northeast Florida
Northeast Florida's Beloved Folk Music Festival
This three-day festival will feature more than 25 musicians performing across multiple stages, including nationally acclaimed performers Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires, Verlon Thompson, Alexa Rose, and Ed Snodderly. Additional performers include Frank Lindamood, Charlotte Morris, Lauren Woodall, Airtight, Joey Kerr Band, and Angel Chantel & Underbrush, along with a variety of regional and emerging performers who continue the rich tradition of folk music, storytelling, and songwriting that defines the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival.
In addition to live music, festival attendees can enjoy workshops, late-night performances, the Friday Night Fish Fry, craft vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and on-site camping, creating an immersive weekend experience.
2026 Festival Highlights
I Remember Gamble Contest
We are pleased to announce that the Gamble Roger’s Folk Festival will once again be hosting the “I Remember Gamble Contest”, which is dedicated to the memory and legacy of St. Augustine’s favorite son, Gamble Rogers.
The contest will be held on Sunday, April 13th at 3:45PM at Gamble’s Living Room Stage.
If you knew Gamble, grew up listening to his wonderful songs and stories, or are just learning about him and his music, you are welcome to participate. Tell a story of meeting him or how he impacted your life, or perform a song or story of his that has inspired you. If you don’t know Gamble’s music, we encourage you to explore it, listen, and choose a song or story to perform or write your own song about Gamble. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prize money will be provided, as it has for the last 25 years, by the Gamble Rogers Foundation.
The Workshop Tent
One of the most beloved traditions of the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is the opportunity to learn directly from the musicians who keep the folk tradition alive!
Whether you are an experienced musician or simply a fan of folk music, these sessions offer a unique chance to go beyond the stage and explore the craft behind the songs.
Workshops are included with the festival ticket.
YoungFolk Stage
The YoungFolk Stage highlights the next generation of musicians, giving performers age 21 and under the opportunity to step onto a nationally recognized festival stage. These talented young artists represent the future of folk music, carrying forward the traditions of storytelling, songwriting, and musicianship that the
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival celebrates.
Additional details to come.
Friday Night Fish Fry
Come hungry, bring your friends, and enjoy a plate of the best Southern comfort food around. Plus, enjoy live music by the Free Rangers!
Additional details to come.
Jam Tent
The Jam Tent is where musicians and festivalgoers gather to play and share songs together. Located in the camping area, this open space has no set schedule and is available to anyone who wants to bring an instrument, or simply listen as the music carries on throughout the weekend.
Camping
Make the most of the 31st Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival by camping at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds and don’t miss a single workshop, performance, or late-night picking session!
Camping Options:
Tent Camping – $30 for the weekend
RV Camping – Starting at $75 for the weekend
Gamble Rogers
The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival celebrates the festival's namesake, the beloved Florida troubadour Gamble Rogers, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians, storytellers, and folk enthusiasts. Since its founding, the festival has grown into one of the region’s most cherished folk music gatherings.
As the oldest music festival in St. Johns County, we are ever grateful to YOU, our longtime and dedicated supporters to help us keep this important and fulfilling musical legacy alive and well.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we'll look forward to seeing you soon!
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Here are a few magical moments from our 30th Anniversary Festival Celebration
with Gamble's own spectacular rendition of his tune, Deep Gap Salute, written in honor of his longtime friend, Doc Watson.
