Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival

Start: Friday, July 31, 2026 9:00AM
End: Sunday, August 2, 2026 10:00AM

Located just 15 miles east of St. Louis in Fairview Heights, IL, the Festival is in its 29th year showcasing the beautiful sounds of the Dulcimer and other folk instruments. The Festival will include workshops from beginner to advanced in Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Autoharp and Ukulele followed by concerts at 7pm on Friday and Saturday.. Instructors will include Joe Collins, Les Gustafson-Zook, Dave Haas, Ilace Mears, Deb Porter, Rick Thum, and Susan Trump. Tickets for the concerts are $10 each and may be purchased at the door.The Festival will conclude Sunday morning with a Hymn Sing at 9:00am. For more information and workshop costs, go to www.gatewaydulcimer.org or contact Sharon Hargus at gdsmf98@gmail.com.