Folkmoot USA Celebrates 27 Years: July 22 - August 1, 2010
Grand Opening and Candlelight Closing Tickets on sale now. Become a Friend of Folkmoot and receive tickets to the exclusive Gala Preview Performance (all groups) on Thursday, July 22, 2010 ($100 level and above).--Call 877-FOLKUSA (877-365-5872) or email info@folkmoot.com.
Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's Official International Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. Held each summer across the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Folkmoot features performances, a parade and workshops by up to 350 performers from ten to twelve countries.
Performers demonstrate cultural heritage through colorful, authentic and original reproduction costumes, lively dance and traditional music. During its 26-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at Folkmoot USA.
Countries performing in the 2009 Festival included: Scotland, Serbia, Greece, Netherlands, Romania, Mexico, Togo, Spain and Israel. The 2009 Folkmoot Festival featured public performances at venues throughout Western North Carolina in the towns of Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Highlands, Bryson City, Cullowhee, Asheville, Columbus, Burnsville, Marion, Mars Hill, Flat Rock and Franklin.
Other events held during the Festival include: the Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Fun Run, International Festival Day and the Parade of Nations. All take place in Waynesville, NC.
Folkmoot USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures through traditional dance and music.
New! Gift Certificates Now Available. Purchase Folkmoot Festival Gift Certificates for 2010 performance tickets, colorful tee shirts, caps, program books and other Festival souvenirs. Minimum purchase is $14 (the price of a general admission ticket in 2010). Certificates are good for the popular Grand Opening and Candlelight Closing Celebration all-group performances. For information, call 828-452-2997 or email info@folkmoot.com.
THANK YOU to all Folkmoot Festival 2009 sponsors, donors, volunteers, Friends, staff and performers for making this one of the best festivals yet! We look forward to working with everyone again to bring new countries and fabulous performers to North Carolina in 2010.
