Folk fans jam
in Geneva
Badger Tran, 7, of Rochelle plays homemade drums Monday in the children’s area at the 40th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival in Geneva. The two-day fest wrapped up Monday with performances from local and touring musicians, as well as workshops and kids activities. (Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com)
Storyteller Dan Keding entertains visitors Monday during the 40th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival in Geneva. (Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com)
Members of the Academy of Irish Music perform Monday during the 40th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival in Geneva. (Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com)
Folk artists and storytellers from across the country gathered Monday in Geneva to perform music and spin fantastic yarns on the final day of the 40th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival.
Organizers estimated that about 6,000 visitors made the journey to Island Park for the two-day festival that featured performances by nationally known musicians, along with jam sessions, workshops, an old-fashioned community barn dance, and children’s activities.
