3RFS is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1988, serving the folk community near the confluence of the Yakima, Snake and Columbia rivers in SE Washington state (map)

We present concerts, coffeehouses, contra dances, song circles, and the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival (In its 27th year in 2023.)

Shanghaied on the Willamette Michael Carlos Band Bram Brata
Performers at Tumbleweed Music Festivals



Many more events headed your way:

Coming Next in 2023:
(See Concert, Coffeehouse, Song Circle, or Tumbleweed pages for details)

  • Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    Concert: Winter's Return! With William Pint, Felicia Dale, Tania Opland, and Mike Freeman!
    at All Saint's Episcopal, Richland. Tickets HERE!


  • Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

    Coffeehouse: Kay Miracle!
    at All Saint's Episcopal, Richland.


The 2024 Tumbleweed Festival: August 30 - September 1, 2024.    

The chosen theme for 2024 is "By Water, Under Trees."

See links on the Tumbleweed Fest Website RIGHT HERE!