Traditional Music Festival

George Portz Traditional Music Festival

35th George Portz Traditional Music Festival

Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28, 2025
12 to 6pm each day

Larry G. Crites Memorial Park 
2221 Sunshine Drive
Festus, MO 63028

Festival is located at Crites Park 1 mile off Interstate 55 (follow signs).

Join Us!

Come enjoy the annual George Portz Traditional Music Festival in Festus, MO with emcee Jason Portz. Great food and drinks will be available during the festival along with a huge craft show on both days. 

This event is sponsored by Festus Tourism.


Craft Show Both Days

Craft Application Form

  • Emcee: Jason Portz
  • Great Food and Drink provided by local food trucks and other community organizations.
  • Sponsored by Festus Tourism.

Contact

George Portz
105 South High Street
Shiloh, IL 62269
Phone: 618-632-1384
Email Jason Portz

Website:  GeorgePortzTMF.Com




Camping

Primitive tent camping and RVs allowed starting Friday at 5 p.m. No hook-ups available. $10/Night

Camping Application

Admission

Admission is $12 per person per day.  Children 10 and under are free.  "Free Parking"

Motels

  • Comfort Inn: 636-937-2888 
  • Holiday Inn Express: 636-937-7100
  • La Quinta: 636-638-1600

Featured Bands

  1. 1 The Worthing 10s Family Bluegrass Band
  2. 2 The Howling Brothers
  3. 3 Punches Family Band
  4. 4 Baker Family Bluegrass Band
  5. 5 George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass
  6. 6 South Side Creole Playboys