Conference Schedule

2026 Gathering At-A-Glance

TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION

Thursday
11:00 am – 7:30 pm | Registration | Denmark Commons
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Presenter Summit & Lunch (special registration required)
1:30 pm – 4:15 pm | Workshops & Panels | Conference Rooms
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Speed Mentoring Sessions | Scandinavian 1
Sign up for mentoring sessions after 12 pm at info table.
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Opening Song Circle | Finland 
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Welcome Reception | Denmark Commons
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm | FARM Barn Dance | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
8:00 pm – 10:15 pm | Folk DJ Showcase | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
10:30 pm – 2:30 am | Private Showcases | Conference Rooms

Friday
8:30 am – 10:30 am | Breakfast Buffet | Bergen
9:00 am – 7:30 pm | Registration | Denmark Commons
9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Quiet Room | Copenhagen
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Song Swapping & Jamming | Finland
10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Workshops & Panels | Conference Rooms
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Speed Mentoring Sessions | Scandinavian 1
Sign up for mentoring sessions at 9:00 am at info table.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Open Mic | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Folk DJ Meet & Greet | Denmark Commons
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Wisdom Across the Ages | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Performance Lane | Fjords 1, 3 & 4
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Community Dinner | Bergen – All welcome!
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Awards Ceremony | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Official Showcases | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
10:30 pm – 2:30 am | Private Showcases | Conference Rooms

Saturday
8:30 am – 10:30 am | Breakfast Buffet | Bergen
9:00 am – 7:30 pm | Registration | Denmark Commons
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Yoga | Fjords 2
9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Quiet Room | Copenhagen
10:00 am – 10:45 am | FARM Annual Meeting | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Workshops & Panels | Conference Rooms
10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Song Swapping & Jamming | Finland
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Speed Mentoring Sessions | Scandinavian 1
Sign up for mentoring sessions at 9:00 am at info table.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Open Mic | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Workshops & Panels | Conference Rooms
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Song Swapping & Jamming | Finland
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Keynote Address by Gaelynn Lea | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Performance Lane | Fjords 1, 3 & 4
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Buffet Dinner | Bergen
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | MN Spotlight: Keith Secola & Friends | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Official Showcases | Scandinavian Ballroom 3 & 4
10:30 pm – 2:30 am | Private Showcases | Conference Rooms

Sunday
8:30 am – 10:30 am | Breakfast Buffet | Bergen
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Quiet Room | Copenhagen
10:00 am – 11:15 am | Workshops & Panels | Conference Rooms
10:00 am – 11:00 am | Speed Mentoring Sessions | Scandinavian 1
Sign up for mentoring sessions at 9:00 am at info table.
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Closing Song Circle | Finland
11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Farewell Community Sing | Scandinavian 1

Join us in St. Paul for special events Sunday afternoon!
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FARMers Market | Celtic Junction Arts Center (836 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul)
Meet luthiers, crafters and other art makers from our folk community. Plus live music and drinks!