AMERICANAFEST Submissions

Artists who are chosen to perform will play for key players all in one place including:

• Top Americana tastemakers
• First-rate industry professionals (A&R reps, booking agents, talent buyers, managers and more)
• National press outlets like AP, Rolling Stone and NPR Music
• Die-hard music fans

Showcase submissions for AMERICANAFEST 2026 are now closed. To learn more about the showcase selection process and read our Community Agreement, visit the link below. 

Now you can have the opportunity to start a conversation and provide an educational experience that will resonate with an attentive audience in the Americana community.

These can include:

• Panels
• Interviews
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Book reading, selling and signing
• Film screening and discussion
• Speaking opportunities

Panel submissions for AMERICANAFEST 2026 are now closed. To learn more about the panel selection process, visit the link below. 

One of the best ways to become a part of the community during our festival week is by hosting an official event to invite attendees into your world.

Whether it’s a rowdy happy hour shindig focused on highlighting your artists or a networking-focused lunchtime BBQ, get creative during our event week and engage attendees who are looking for a place to connect over good music and good times.

For more information to help plan your own unique event visit our FAQ section here and visit the link below.