Annual Southwest Flow Festival

About the Event

3rd Annual Southwest Flow Festival

Join us at Gateway Ranch for the Southwest's premier family-friendly multi-day music and arts event, dedicated to enhancing the performing arts community through skill-sharing, education, and empowerment. In collaboration with leaders in the flow arts community, the 2024 Southwest Flow Festival offers three nights of live music, fire spinning, flow arts, and aerial performances. Enjoy two full days of workshops designed for everyone from beginners to advanced performers.

Our mission is to expand the flow arts community by welcoming new participants and exposing them to the magic of flow arts. Expand your repertoire, elevate your skills, connect with like-minded individuals and meet new friends at the third annual Southwest Flow Festival!

Here's what to expect at Southwest Flow Festival 2024

Daily Workshops

Join our incredible instructors for daily workshops catering to all skill levels. Explore poi, juggling, dance, acrobatics, aerial, hoop, contact staff, double staff, yoga, and more.

Nightly Galas

Saturday: Mops Gala - Be mesmerized by our top object manipulation and movement instructors.

Open Fire Circles
Enjoy 24 combined hours of open fire circles. Bring a can of white gas to contribute if you plan to spin fire.

World-Class Musical Support
Experience an incredible lineup of musical artists providing the perfect soundtrack for the festival, featuring Asadi + XYE, dela Moon, Josh Teed and more.

The Flowasis
Slide into the Flowasis for workshops by day and Flow Jams by night.

Healing Sanctuary at the Temple of Life
Offerings such as massage, sound healing, and acupuncture.

Community and Personal Development
Engage in activities designed to foster community connections and personal growth.

Creative Play Zone
Daytime stage with easel painters and graffiti artists showcasing their creativity, plus more space to flow, meet new friends and get creative.

Camping at Gateway Ranch
A 3-day camping event at a magical off-grid ranch. Be fully self-sufficient with your own food, water, shelter, and gear for warm days and chilly nights.

Family Circus Zone
A dedicated area for families to enjoy flow arts together, with activities and workshops tailored for kids and parents alike.

(re)Discover the Flow Community
Reconnect with the flow arts community, meet new friends, and share your passion for movement and creativity.

Prop Vendors
Explore a variety of flow props available for purchase, and try something new to enhance your skills from Arizona’s favorite festival fenders, including Rave Circus and Fire Mecca.

Performers:

Davi Lux
John Routson
Kimberly Bucki
Korbin Ottley
Madison Bunch
Marvin Ong
Rolland Greger
Shauna Nikles
Savannah Spears
Vo Vera

Saturday Headliner

Josh Teed

Weaving soul touching, intricate melodies together with experimental sound design, Josh Teed's music is an experience unlike any other.
After 20+ years with a violin in hand, the producer and instrumentalist is aiming to break down the barriers between electronic and instrumental music by bringing his unique blend of hard hitting bass and outside the box violinistry to ears around the world.

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