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Woody Guthrie Folk Festival

Okemah, Oklahoma ~ July 11-15, 2012


The Woody Guthrie Coalition, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to preserving the legacy and music of  Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (1912-1967). Each year in July we produce a five-day music festival in Okemah, Oklahoma to honor their favorite native son.

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Picture Taking at WoodyFest
As a result of 2010-2011 festival feedback we are asking that views of the stages not be blocked, photography guidelines – for members of the media as well as others - have been adopted. In a nutshell, we’re asking that all photography take place from the side aisles of the daytime venues so that views of the stages are less impeded. We hope to enhance everyone’s enjoyment of the festival by emphasizing courtesy – of both performers and audience members - when taking pictures. The photo pit at the Pastures of Plenty will continue to be limited to approved media. Thank you for your cooperation!



WoodyFest ~ Reviews

Webb, Jela. Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Okemah, OK. July 13-17, 2011... Maverick Magazine (UK), September, 2011.

Webb, Jela. Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, July 14-18, 2010... Maverick Magazine (UK), October 2010.

Webb, Jela. Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, July 8-12, 2009... Maverick Magazine (UK), October 2009.

Scott Smith. Folk Festival Lineup Includes Judy Collins... Times Record, June 26, 2008.

Webb, Jela. Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Okemah, Oklahoma, July 9-13. Maverick Magazine (UK), September 2008.

Webb, Jela. Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, July 11-15, Okemah, OK. Maverick Magazine (UK), October 2007.

Nightflying Staff. 10 years, eight guys, one special night: Nightflying, July, 2007.

Marroquin, Danny. Walkin' the Long Road. PopMatters. Aug. 4, 2006.

Amram, David. Report From Okemah. July 2005.

Eshleman, Annette C. Concert Review - Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Dirty Linen, #103, December 2002/January 2003.


A Brief History of WoodyFest on Wikipedia

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