Get ready for Wonder, Play, and Magic at Kidfort!
Kidfort has something for kids of all ages every day of Treefort Music Fest! From live music, to art, hands-on activities, workshops, puppet shows, and so much more. Get ready for some fun, friends.
Although the curated programming at Kidfort is geared towards the younger crowds, it’s such a blast that parents and older siblings will love it too (that’s a Kidfort Guarantee!). The best part? EVERY Kidfort event is FREE and open to the public, so come on down!
You can find all Kidfort 2026 events at The Nest Stage in Julia Davis Park (Main Stage area) and Idaho State Museum.
Kids under the age of 12 may attend Treefort Music Fest for free, when accompanied by an adult.
All Kidfort events are included in a 1-day or 5-day Festival Pass AND are free and open to the public,
In addition to Kidfort programming, more than half of the shows at Treefort Music Fest are inside all ages venues.
Kidfort 2026 Artists & Performers
Parent’s Choice Award winning kindie band Ants Ants Ants bring their signature harmonies and Beatles-inspired melodic charm to every song in their collection. Songwriters Johnny Clay (The Dimes), Dave Gulick and Nat Johnson (Derby), give stylistic nods to 1970’s era Sesame Street and School House Rock that’s not only for the kids in our lives, but the kids in all of us.
Bring your kiddos down to the Idaho State Museum for a morning of handmade crafts during the fest! Kiddos will get to make either a pair of earrings, keychain, necklace, bracelet or zipper pull with a HUGE assortment of beads and a specialty Treefort logo charm.
Fluff Hardware is an Idaho grown jewelry business operating in the heart of Boise, Idaho. Fluff was introduced to the Idaho community by owner Solymar Palm in 2011 and has since become a well recognized locally made jewelry brand. Fluff’s vintage and nature inspired jewelry functions as a creative outlet and labor of love for the 15 women on the Fluff team and lends itself to the company’s ever present commitment to elevate and enhance the unique strength, individuality and beauty of the modern woman.
You can find Fluff Hardware at their 2 brick and mortar locations, at retailer locations across the globe, and on their website.
Cory Strop is a singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho. He crafts songs that are fun for kids, both young and old. Cory is joined by The Tater Tot Tycoons, whose roster includes Marcus Marianthi, Matt Schanbacher, Sly Goose, TW (T-dubs), and other spirited friends who are ready to make some fun!
Cory’s music is available on all streaming platforms, where listeners can find his children’s songs under the artist name “Cory Strop (Kids)”. Tracks like “Evil Bananas”, “Queen Kitty Dance”, “Baby Skunk (Sprayed My Weiner Dog)”, and “Look at the Skies” highlight some crowd favorites.
TRICA: Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts
Campfire Music Collective
Campfire Music Collective (formerly Boise Music Lessons) teaches and empowers adults and families to play and enjoy music at every stage of learning and life.
Since 2015, Angie and Marcus Marianthi have been on a mission to bring music back into daily life: one person, one song, and one campfire at a time. They created the “Song Cycle Method” to show people that playing an instrument is more than just learning to play the right notes — it’s a way to connect: with music, with yourself, and with others.
Campfire Music Collective has been featured by Good Morning America, KTVB Channel 7, Music Studio Startup, the Happy Musicians, and more. Join them for a song around the campfire in their backyard classroom, located on the Boise Depot Bench. Visit their website for more information.
Boise Rock School
Boise Rock School is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through music. Since 2008, Boise Rock School has impacted over 10,000 Treasure Valley Youth via their afterschool program, their outreach program, and camps.
Boise Rock School is so much more than just a place where students learn to play their instruments. Students learn how to play cover songs, how to write original compositions, how to record those songs, how to perform those songs a t a gig, and how to use those songs as an inspirational and exciting tool to contribute to their community.
