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Sister Sadie performs on the Main Stage at Ogden Music Festival 2025. Sam Crump
The 18th annual Ogden Music Festival returns May 29-31 at historic Fort Buenaventura and invites festivalgoers to a weekend of folk, Americana, and bluegrass music.
The Ogden Music Festival is brought to life by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM). OFOAM is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing live, acoustic music to Ogden. While OFOAM puts together a music festival every year, the organization also aims to preserve traditional American music and bring awareness to music-based education for youths. In October, the organization also puts together a Dia de los Muertos celebration, with this year marking the sixth iteration.
This year’s Mainstage Artist Lineup includes over 10 artists/bands, with the headliners of the festival being the Yonder Mountain String Band, one of the most critically acclaimed jam grass ensembles of the past 30 years; Sierra Hull, a Grammy-nominated mandolinist; and an exciting collaboration between bluegrass icons Peter Rowan and the Sam Brisman Project.
Other artists rounding out the diverse sounds at this year's Ogden Music Festival are the North Mississippi Allstars, Steve Poltz, Ken Pomeroy, and Blood on the Tracks: A Utah Tribute to Dylan, among other artists. Between the mainstage sets is the “Tweeners” stage, which provides a spotlight for local emerging talents.
“We are bringing a level of talent to Ogden that celebrates both the legends of the genre and innovators pushing acoustic music forward,” said Michelle Tanner, executive director of OFOAM.
The Ogden Music Festival is more than just a family-friendly bluegrass and folk celebration. The festival offers a variety of experiences, workshops and camping opportunities. This year’s festival has on-site camping on 84 acres of land provided by Fort Buenaventura. This allows festivalgoers to have the full festival experience with late-night jams and a view of the Weber River.
The Ogden Music Festival aims for a more accessible music experience, with free admission to the festival for anyone under the age of 16. Festivalgoers can check out the WILL & WAY Instrument Petting Zoo, which allows kids to have hands-on music experiences with guitars, banjos and other instruments with the supervision of music volunteers.
To learn more about the 2026 Ogden Music Festival or to purchase tickets, visit OFOAM.org.