Festival Blog

The National Folk Festival has just announced the accomplished artisans and craftspeople who will be featured in the festival’s juried Marketplace in 2018. The Festival Marketplace will offer festival attendees the opportunity to purchase the handmade creations from 23 of the finest artists and craftspeople from the State of Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula. It will include both deeply traditional crafts and...

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 to the Wicomico Youth &...

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 carries on their Appalachian musical...

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 event was the participation of three...

Over 800 volunteers needed to fill a variety of positions for the free, 78th National Folk Festival taking place in downtown Salisbury, September 7 – 9, 2018 Salisbury, MD, June 5, 2018 —The National Folk Festival has announced that volunteer shifts are now posted and OPEN for online sign up. Partnering with the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s...

MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED - The National Folk Festival has released the fourth group of performers who will be among those featured at the 2018 Festival, which will take place over the weekend of September 7 – 9 in downtown Salisbury. “The word ‘folk’ can mean different things to different people, so some may be surprised to learn that National Folk...

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 Folk Festival, with more than...

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 school and college students) Community...

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 acrobatic indigenous ritual dance from...

The National Folk Festival is opening up a 2nd round of applications for Food Vendors. We are seeking a diverse mix of tastes and cuisines. Plus, we are offering a 1st year discount of 25% off Food Vendor Space Fees. Check out the new dates in the Food Vendor guidelines by clicking HERE. And be sure to visit our Food...