Do you love the festival and want to see it thrive? Friends help sustain our year-round work to support, honor, and showcase the traditional arts and heritage of our region.

Why Join?

Besides the feel-good knowledge that you’re helping to support artists, artisans, and cultural tradition-bearers of the region, Friends of the Festival receive perks like access to the Friends’ Oasis, a welcoming, family-friendly, air-conditioned space on the festival grounds with complimentary Aguas Frescas and indoor bathrooms, a gift bag with goodies to show TMY pride, discounts on Taste of the Festival passports and special invitations to TMY previews and other folklife events throughout the year!