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Make your plans now to join us in the heartland of North Carolina for The National Folk Festival�one of America�s largest, most prestigious, and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage. Best of all, this three-day celebration is FREE! No tickets needed!

A large-scale, three-day outdoor event presented FREE to the public, the National Folk Festival celebrates the roots, richness, and variety of American culture. It features over 300 of the nation�s finest traditional musicians, dancers, and craftspeople in performances, workshops, and demonstrations, plus children�s activities, savory Southern and ethnic cuisines and craft brews, non-stop participatory dancing, storytelling, parades, and more.

With 30+ groups performing on seven stages, the North Carolina Folklife Area, the Family Activities Area, the North Carolina Arts Marketplace, and the Festival Food Courts, the National Folk Festival offers a jubilant array of experiences for all ages.

The Festival embraces the heritage and traditions of all Americans�from those whose families have been here for centuries or millennia to those who have more recently arrived on our shores. Prepare to be wowed as both legendary masters and the next generation of dynamic, young artists celebrate America�s musical soul and cultural roots.

Food and merchandise vendors will open at 5 pm on Friday and 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.