Get Your 2027 Evanston Folk Festival Tickets Early! Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 11th + Sunday, September 12th from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day one, and has so many roots in our Evanston community. A folky folk festival if ever there was one, and with the most stunning views of Lake Michigan, we’re honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility.