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The 2024 Maryland Traditions Folklife Area and Stage, sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and MSAC’s traditional arts program, Maryland Traditions, will feature approximately 100 performers and demonstrators telling the story of Maryland's rich and diverse cultures and traditions.  The Maryland Folk Festival is set for Sept. 20-22 in Downtown Salisbury. For the 2nd year in a row, the...

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 take on traditional Latin American...

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) – eclectic soul DuPont Brass...

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 is for Sunday's schedule to...

In the interest of safety, we regret to inform you that the start of the Maryland Folk Festival schedule on Saturday will be delayed due to inclement weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and strong winds. The safety and well-being of all attendees, performers, and staff are our utmost priority; therefore, we will look to begin Saturday’s festivities at 3 p.m....

The Festival Marketplace is the perfect location to find unique hand-crafted gifts for everyone in your family. Plus, you can meet the artisans face to face and learn more about their artistic process. The Festival Marketplace will offer festivalgoers the opportunity to purchase the juried, handmade creations of the finest artists and craftspeople from the State of Maryland and the surrounding region....

Maryland Traditions Folklife Area & Stage Presented in collaborations with Maryland Traditions, the traditional arts program of the Maryland State Arts Council Within its most basic of definitions, Folklife is the sharing of living traditions, and is commonly associated with practices such as dance, song, and art. But when you consider traditions that have sustained and evolved within generations and...

Experience the rich, living traditions of Maryland at the Maryland Traditions Folklife Area and Stage during this year’s Maryland Folk Festival, set for Sept. 22-24 in Downtown Salisbury. Performances will range from traditional music to storytelling, spoken word and more. The Maryland State Arts Council and Maryland Traditions, the state’s traditional arts program, have generously sponsored this area with a...

This September in Downtown Salisbury, we'll have polka, go-go, and flamenco to get you up on your feet at the Maryland Folk Festival. The Boys, The Chuck Brown Band, and the Furia Flamenca Dance Company will all be featured at the festival, which is set for Friday-Sunday, Sept. 22-24. The Boys (Millersville, Maryland) - polka (Polish-style) The Boys are an...

There are only 2 weeks left to submit your design for a $2,000 prize. Create the OFFICIAL Maryland Folk Festival poster! Tell us what 'folk' means to you. Submit your design for the official 2023 Maryland Folk Festival poster https://mdfolkfest.com/poster/ Poster design must include the following words and items: Maryland Folk Festival Salisbury, MD September 22-24, 2023 The artist’s signature...