“I’m a Stage 5 lifer.”

Tom Knowlton (The Fretliners) during his 1st ever set on Stage 5, Saturday night 2025.

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“We play festivals all over the country and nobody has anything like this .. this is cool, this is unique. You have something very special here.”

Liam Purcell during his 1st ever set on Stage 5, Saturday night 2025.

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“A small miracle born 39 years ago from the far-sighted vision of Russell Brace who decided to turn his 1954 Chevrolet 4100 farm truck into a small stage and make it available to anyone who wanted to perform in the heart of the Walnut Valley Festival campground in Winfield, Kansas.”

Beppe Gambetta – Long time performer at Walnut Valley Festival & Stage 5.

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“Each year, musicians clamor to get a 30-minute spot on the back of the old green truck. Stage 5, once it is experienced first-hand, it is not likely soon to be forgotten”

Orin Friesen – IBMA Broadcaster of the Year 1990,

IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award 2012.

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