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Festival Parking Plans Announced

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Parking locations and a free shuttle service have been announced for festival goers wishing to drive to the 78th National Folk Festival taking place over the weekend of September 7- 9, 2018, in downtown Salisbury. “With about 1,000 parking spaces located in our downtown parking lots and garage, plus 5,000 parking spaces available at and next… Read more »

Six More Performers Announced for 78th National Folk Festival

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New stage performers announced include: Albert Lee (Malibu, California) – rockabilly Nicknamed “Mr. Telecaster,” this rockabilly guitar icon is noted for his unique picking technique, melodic sensibilities, and lightning speed. The Bing Brothers Band feat. Jake Krack (Marlinton and Huntington, West Virginia) – old-time string band One of the Mountain State’s finest old-time bands ably… Read more »

Chesapeake Traditions at the National Folk Festival

Chesapeake Traditions

THIS JUST IN – the 78th National Folk Festival announced today the Maryland Traditions Folklife Area & Stage program, sharing details about the performers, craftspeople and demonstrators who will be featured in this special area of the Festival in 2018, the first year of the event’s three-year residency in Salisbury. Adding to the festive air of the press… Read more »

Third Round of Performers Announced for 78th National Folk Festival

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Salisbury, MD – The National Folk Festival has released the third group of artists who will be performing in downtown Salisbury from September 7 – 9, 2018. The 78th National Folk Festival in 2018 marks the first year of the event’s three-year residency in Salisbury. Over 350 artists—musicians, dancers, storytellers, and craftspeople—will take part in the National… Read more »

Volunteers Sign-up Today

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The National Folk Festival is seeking over 800  fun-loving and community-spirited volunteers to join us in September. Festival Volunteers are the lifeblood of this fantastic event. There’s lots to do and we want YOU to be a volunteer at the 78th National Folk Festival in Downtown Salisbury, MD. Volunteers get: A FREE Volunteer t-shirt Service credit hours (for high… Read more »

Next Four Artists Announced

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The National Folk Festival has released the second group of artists who will be performing in downtown Salisbury from September 7 – 9, 2018. The four artists announced today include: The Chankas of Peru (Port Chester, New York) – Andean scissors dance Carrying on the legendary danza de las tijeras (scissors dance), an ancient, highly… Read more »

First Year Discount for Food Vendors

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1st Year Discount announced: 25% off Food Vendor Space Fee (does not incl. application fee) ​We recognize that the National Folk Festival is an unknown for our local food vendors, so we are offering a 1st year discount of 25% off the Food Vendor Space Fee. The National Folk Festival has traditionally been a great success for our vendors,… Read more »

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