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STATEMENT FROM THE AFP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"The 2026-27 season for the AFP would normally begin on September 5, 2026; however, no performances have been scheduled due to the possible sale of the building.
We will update you on further information as it becomes available.
Thanks to all of our wonderful musicians and patrons who have made our venue a success over the years.
We appreciate you all"
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Welcome to The Arizona Folklore Preserve
"Preserving the cowboy way through music and folklore"
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The Music Falls Silent at Arizona Folklore
For approximately 30 years, the Arizona Folklore Preserve has been much more than a performance venue. Nestled in the natural beauty of Ramsey Canyon, the Preserve has welcomed audiences to one of Arizona’s most popular destinations, where music, poetry, stories and traditions have been performed, celebrated and preserved. Many people have discovered and attended performances while visiting Ramsey Canyon, making the Preserve an important part of their experience in the Canyon.
In July 2026, the Preserve completed its final scheduled season after the University of Arizona announced its intention to sell the building because of the University’s financial difficulties. The pending sale has brought live performances to an end and raised serious questions about the future of a cultural institution built through the vision of Dolan Ellis and the generosity and work of volunteers, donors and supporters...
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The Arizona Folklore Preserve
Where Arizona’s songs, legends, poetry, and myths are collected, presented for audiences of today, and preserved for the enrichment of future generations.
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Home of Dolan Ellis
Arizona’s Official State Balladeer
After more than 55 years as Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis continues to proudly hang his cowboy hat on that handle. It was Governor Sam Goddard who created the title and made the appointment official in 1966. It was right after Dolan left “The New Christy Minstrels” at the height of their fame, and returned home to his beloved state to devote his full talents to capturing Arizona, its culture, and its history, in song and photograph. Arizona was the first state in the United States of America to have an “Official State Balladeer”
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Every weekend there will be a give away from one of our sponsors. Please thank these businesses for their support when you are visiting any one of them.
