Festival Blog

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, and we hope this 1st...

Governor Hogan was unable to attend the Festival Kick Off Celebration, but he did share his support and good wishes in a video message. Thank you Governor Hogan. We'll see you in September in Salisbury! #NFFMaryland

Listen to Delmarva Today with Don Rush! We had a great time talking about the artists coming to Salisbury in September and shared some of audio clips of these incredible musicians and performers. #NFFMaryland (Click Delmarva Public Radio image to listen)  

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 the National Folk Festival, with...

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, the United States, and the...

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 they could be a great fit...

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 Marketplace at the National Folk...

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 in Downtown Salisbury. The deadline...

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 Farms Chairman Jim Perdue and...

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, but they can also be...