Generously supported by the Richard A. Henson Foundation When you bring the whole family to the Maryland Folk Festival, you won’t have to look far for kid-approved fun! This year’s Family Area is bursting with hands-on activities, creative play spaces, and learning adventures for kids—and their grown-ups—to enjoy together. Best of all, every activity is… Read more »
The heart of the Maryland Folk Festival will beat even stronger this year as the Maryland Folklife Area and Stage returns with an all-new lineup of powerful performers and hands-on cultural demonstrators. This signature program themed this year as “Maryland: America in Miniature,” celebrates the deep, diverse traditions that call Maryland home. This immersive experience brings together… Read more »
Get ready for an unforgettable musical weekend as talented local artists take center stage at the 2025 Maryland Folk Festival, thanks to the continued support of Salisbury University (SU) and the Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts. For the third consecutive year, SU and the Fulton School will sponsor the Salisbury… Read more »
The 2025 Maryland Folk Festival is thrilled to announce the talented artisans selected for this year’s juried Festival Marketplace! This bustling hub of creativity will offer festivalgoers the opportunity to shop a wide variety of handmade works by some of the finest artists and craftspeople from across Maryland and the surrounding region. From deeply traditional… Read more »
The Maryland Folk Festival is excited to unveil the first wave of artists performing at the Perdue Dance taking place in downtown Salisbury, Maryland, September 19-20, 2025. Bursting with rhythm, soul, and irresistible energy from Puerto Rican bomba y plena to honky-tonk country to Celtic EDM, there’s a little something for everyone—and plenty to move your feet… Read more »
The Maryland Folk Festival is thrilled to recognize the generous sponsors helping bring the 2025 event to life. Thanks to their support, the third annual festival will return September 19–21, 2025. This free, three-day celebration of music, dance, food, and folk traditions from across the country would not be possible without the commitment and partnership… Read more »
With less than two months to go till the second annual Maryland Folk Festival, the City of Salisbury has announced the final group of performers to round out this year’s lineup. The festival will open at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 and run through Sept. 22 in Downtown Salisbury. Heart & Sole Performing Arts, a step… Read more »
Another round of performers have been announced for the 2024 Maryland Folk Festival. Find bios, photos, videos and more at https://mdfolkfest.com/performers/ Today’s announcement includes: Flor de Toloache – (New York, NY) – mariachi / música Mexicana Latin Grammy®-winning, all-female group Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile, and fresh… Read more »
The Maryland Folk Festival is gearing up for three jam-packed days of music, arts and culture in Downtown Salisbury, and today announced the first five artists who will be taking the stages; spanning a variety of genres and are just the start of more than 25 performers. They include: DuPont Brass (Washington, D.C., metro area)… Read more »
In the interest of safety, we regret to inform you that the entire Maryland Folk Festival schedule for Saturday, Sept. 23, has been canceled due to the worsening inclement weather conditions, specifically heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. The safety and well-being of all attendees, performers, and staff are our utmost priority. The current plan… Read more »
