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Bluegrass Festival in Winfield, Kansas

Jeff and Vida play on Stage 5 at Winfield with High on the Hog
Sara Lerner
Jeff and Vida play on Stage 5 at Winfield with High on the Hog

Winfield, Kansas is home to the annual Walnut Valley Festival. The Winfield fairgrounds, 30 miles outside Wichita, transform into a four day concert every September. By Sara Lerner

Kansas City, Missouri – Winfield, Kansas is home to the annual Walnut Valley Festival. The Winfield fairgrounds, 30 miles outside Wichita, transform into a four day concert every September, drawing 16,000 fans, most of whom camp the entire weekend. But, this gathering isn't just a place to hear music. As KCUR's Sara Lerner reports, it's a player's festival.

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