Fall Folk Festival
Saturday, November 8

Visitors are invited to come enjoy live music "both acoustic and eclectic" at Boyce Thompson Arboretum on Saturday, Nov. 8. Visitors strolling through this unique collection of arid land ecosystems on that Saturday will also be treated to six hours of song and music from Arizona musicians playing intimate sets in the demonstration garden, herb garden, rose garden and other beautiful locations throughout the Arborertum.

10 a.m. Just Jammin in the Picnic area (a combo of nine ladies who play bluegrass)

11 a.m. Rusty Hynges plays in the Demonstration Garden

12 p.m. Harpist Penny Cass Joplin performs in the Rose Garden

1 p.m. the trio Mountain Rain is featured at the Desert Legume Garden

2 p.m. Guitarists Bob Mengel (pictured at left) plays in the Eucalyptus Forest

3 p.m. Guitarist Kevin Sherry and Violin player Michelle Walters perform in the Herb Garden


This day showcases a winderful range of Arizona talent, instruments, and styles. Start the day off with Just Jammin, new to our roster of performers this year. Come listen to this group of nine ladies in the picnic area, then spend your day exploring the trails and touring collections such as the Demonstration Garden, Herb Garden and other collections to the accompaniment of music.