Folkmoot Festival Celebrates 30 Years: July 17 - 28, 2013
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Purchase early for best available seats by calling toll-free 877-365-5872. Groups invited to perform in the 2013 Special Anniversary Festival include: France (Stilt-Walkers), Martinique, Thailand, Japan, Slovakia, Mexico, Canada (Scottish Highland Dance) and Paraguay. (Check out a photo preview of some of the dancers here on this site!)
Become a Friend of Folkmoot at the $150 level and receive tickets
to the exclusive Gala Preview Performance (all groups) & Champagne Reception.
Call 877-FOLKUSA (877-365-5872) or email info@folkmoot.com to become a member.
The 30th Anniversary schedule of Festival performances is posted
under "What's New" on the left side of your screen.
Buy your Folkmoot tickets online here!
Folkmoot USA, The State International Festival of North Carolina, 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 300 performers from about nine countries.
Performers demonstrate cultural heritage through colorful, authentic and original reproduction costumes, lively dance and traditional music. During its 29-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at the Folkmoot Festival.
PLEASE NOTE: All International Festival Day information and vendor applications call Haywood County Arts Council, 828-452-0593 or see their website: www.haywoodarts.org.
Folkmoot USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures through traditional dance and music. To make a donation in support of our mission, please call the offices at 828-452-2997 or email info@folkmoot.com.
Gift Certificates Now Available. Purchase Folkmoot Festival Gift Certificates for 2013 performance tickets, colorful tee shirts, caps, program books and other Festival souvenirs. Minimum purchase is $16 (the price of a general admission ticket). 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 2012 sponsors, donors, Friends of Folkmoot, grantors, volunteers, staff and Board of Directors for one of the best years in the history of Folkmoot USA!
