A music festival organized by a Folsom nonprofit that took place in Orangevale last year is moving to Folsom this year. It’s the uniquely spelled “Framily” Festival, presented by the local organization known for its goodwill and ability to put the “fun” in fundraising. The event takes place on April 26, and tickets are already on sale.
Organized by the local nonprofit Friends of Folsom, the Folsom “Framily Festival” is set to bring “good vibes, good music, and good people” together for a day featuring craft beers, food trucks, vendors, and more. The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. and will showcase nearly a dozen musical acts, providing a nonstop flow of reggae music by some of the area’s best-known bands.
According to Friends of Folsom President Jeff Garcia, the lineup already includes the talented Pato Banton, Arden Park Roots, Lot 49, Eazy Dub, Skinny Hendrix, The Benny’s, and the Cash Prophets. Garcia expects more names to be added in the coming days. The name “Framily” was added to the event’s branding this year, replacing what was previously the Flower Festival. The unique spelling reflects the group’s longtime motto of bringing friends and family together—known as “Framily.”
Last year, Garcia and his organization originally planned to hold the event at Rodeo Park but moved it to Orangevale due to conflicts with city requirements and a competing event on the same day. Despite relocating outside of the city, the festival was a great success, according to Garcia, who looks forward to bringing it back to the town his organization calls home. Last year the inaugural event raised $10,000 to help feed families over the holidays. Garcia is confident they will exceed that mark this year.
“We’re coming back to Folsom for year number two. They want us to have it here this year,” said Garcia, who expressed gratitude for the cooperation of Mayor Sarah Aquino and city officials. During the offseason, they worked together to resolve the challenges faced in the previous year. Now, the focus is on the festival’s second year, which is expected to be even more successful than its debut.
Friends of Folsom is well known for its various fundraising efforts, not just during the holiday season but year-round, as they raise money for numerous local charitable causes. Many of these efforts focus on the holiday season, including their well-known turkey drive. The organization is also heavily involved in the annual Hangtown Motocross at Prairie City, helping to prepare the course and facility, manage parking, and more. In return, they receive a portion of the proceeds to support their local charitable initiatives.
From all the fundraisers they plan and organize, Friends of Folsom reinvests the proceeds into the community in various ways to assist those in need. The organization supports several local charities that address homelessness, hunger, underprivileged children, housing, and more.
Over the years, Garcia and the organization have planned and organized numerous events, but the Flower Festival has been one of his biggest and most labor-intensive efforts to date. This year, in addition to securing the city’s approval to hold the event at Rodeo Park, Garcia has been busy lining up vendors and performers to ensure the festival’s success.
“Last year, Orangevale welcomed us so we didn’t have to cancel the event, and it still did very well despite the last-minute changes,” Garcia said. “We appreciate the Orangevale Grange for working with us on that. Now, we can bring it back home for what should be a great event. It’s the second annual, but it’s the Folsom first!”
In addition to the music festival, Friends of Folsom will host its annual “Fools Games” fundraiser on the adjacent side of the park. This event, held each year, raises funds for Friends of Folsom’s annual turkey drive and other charitable causes. Participants compete in what can best be described as a makeshift Olympics, with activities ranging from traditional cornhole and putting contests to ping-pong ball tosses, table games, and unique competitions designed by the organization. More details about the Fools Games will be announced soon.
Admission tickets for the Framily Festival are $46, granting attendees access to all bands in the lineup for the entire day. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, pop-up shades, and other essentials to make a day of it. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.friendsoffolsom.org or by CLICKING HERE to go directly to the ticket sales page. Additional event details, including lineup updates and activities, will be added daily.
Rodeo Park is located at 200 Stafford St. in Folsom, behind the public library.
