The Arts Council's 35th International Folk Festival - Sept. 27-29, 2013
“When we dance in the streets, we dance together, regardless of color, race, status, enjoying ourselves and sharing a love for great music, food and fun!”
-- Trinidad poet
Festival schedule:
Friday, Sept. 27
4th Friday, Downtown Fayetteville
Arts Council building (301 Hay St.), 7 to 9 p.m.
Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville’s arts and cultural offerings, from gallery openings to artist performances.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Parade of Nations, Hay Street,
See all the pageantry and customs of our diverse community during the Parade of Nations
Festival Park, Noon to 6 p.m.
Live performances on multiple stages, authentic cuisine at the International Café, unique arts and crafts vendors, children’s area, Native American Cultural Showcase
Sunday, Sept. 29
Festival Park, Noon to 6 p.m.
The fun continues with live performances on multiple stages, authentic cuisine at the International Café, unique arts and crafts vendors, children’s area, Native American Cultural Showcase
Click here for the schedules for all four performance areas!
If you're interested in volunteering for this year's festival, click here to download a volunteer application and e-mail volunteers@theartscouncil.com.
History of the Folk Festival:
Fayetteville has a rich and long history of celebrating its multicultural population. Years ago, a group of forward thinking citizens got together to create the International Folk Festival as a celebration of our diversity. Now in its 35th year, the International Folk Festival has become a weekend-long celebration.
The International Folk Festival was created to celebrate the richness of the diverse cultural roots of our community. By showcasing historic artistic customs and traditions of a culture, the festival strives to foster an appreciation of our diversity while preserving the historical and traditional art forms that infuse a culture with its specific identity. The purpose and scope of the festival is to present the arts and creative expression of all of our community’s ethnic and cultural groups with a professional approach. Click here for complete information on the festival's mission and participation requirements.
The festival is FREE, thanks to these 2012 sponsors:
 
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If you are interested in corporate sponsorship of the 34th International Folk Festival, contact Calvin Mims, the Arts Council's Development Director, at (910) 323-1776 or calvinm@theartscouncil.com.
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