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First Eight Performers Announced for 78th National Folk Festival

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Salisbury, MD – The National Folk Festival announced today the first 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. Approximately 350 artists—musicians, dancers, storytellers, and craftspeople—will take part in… Read more »

National Folk Festival Now Accepting Food Vendor Applications

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Food Vendor Application Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2018 The National Folk Festival seeks food vendors that can provide high quality, diverse, efficient, friendly service to thousands of festival-goers. The Festival prioritizes featuring a variety of regional and ethnic foods, as well as classic festival fare that will take diners on a culinary journey around Maryland,… Read more »

National Folk Festival in Salisbury named one of the top family friendly places to visit in 2018

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The nation is headed to Salisbury this September for the National Folk Festival. Let’s show them some Maryland charm. From Chicago Parent: “As you look ahead to 2018 why not plan a trip (or two) to a family-friendly destination? I could envision my own little crew having a blast in any of these unique spots and… Read more »

Festival Marketplace applications are open!!!

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The National Folk Festival, coming to Salisbury, Maryland, September 7 – 9, 2018, is now accepting Festival Marketplace vendor applications. Applications may be submitted through the festival portal on SlideRoom (https://nationalfolkfestival.slideroom.com/) Marketplace Vendor application deadlines are as follows: Early Bird Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2018 Final Application Deadline: Monday, April 16, 2018 The Festival… Read more »

National Folk Festival Accepting Performer Applications for 2018 Festival in Salisbury, MD

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Salisbury, MD – The National Folk Festival, coming to Salisbury, Maryland in 2018, is accepting performer applications for the 2018 festival to be held on September 7-9. Applications may be submitted through the website Sonicbids, an “online matchmaker” which connects musicians with performance opportunities, or by mail sent to the National Folk Festival office located… Read more »

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan and Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue and Jan Perdue to Serve as Honorary Chairs of the National Folk Festival in Salisbury, Maryland

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Salisbury, MD – Mayor Jake Day is pleased to announce, on behalf of the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) and the City of Salisbury, the Honorary Chairs for the National Folk Festival in Salisbury, Maryland.  Graciously accepting the invitation to serve are Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan, and Perdue… Read more »

National Folk Festival Partners with United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Get Connected Volunteer Center

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Salisbury, MD: The City of Salisbury is partnering with United Way of the Eastern Shore and their GET Connected Volunteer Center to help build, organize and activate over 800 volunteers at next year’s National Folk Festival in Downtown Salisbury September 7-9, 2018. “Not only can our local citizens enjoy this incredibly unique and joyous festival,… Read more »

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