More photos from the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival

Nicholas Hancock
September 29, 2026

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Alex Davis’ banjo once owned by Bill Emerson at the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival – photo © G. Nicholas Hancock

Nicholas Hancock has shared another gallery of photos he took during the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS. He captured many of the scenes of this historic event during its 54th annual running.

Gabe Epstein with Songs From The Road Band at the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock

Shane Hennessy at the 2026 Walnut Valley Festival - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock

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Nicholas Hancock

Nicholas Hancock is a former newspaper writer and editor who also played rhythm guitar in The Bluegrass Gentlemen from 1968 through mid-1974. Today, he is retired and enjoying his hobby of photographing bluegrass and other music events.

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