Folkmoot Festival Celebrates 29 Years: July 18 - 29, 2012
TICKETS ON SALE November 7, 2011! Purchase early for best available seats by calling toll-free 877-365-5872. As of September 2011, countries invited to perform in the 2012 Festival are: New Zealand, France, Serbia, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Phillipines, Ukraine and Peru. The Group Relations Committee will be sending more invitations based upon selective review of hundreds of applications.
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Become a Friend of Folkmoot at the $150 level and receive tickets to the exclusive Gala Preview Performance (all groups) and Reception. Call 877-FOLKUSA (877-365-5872) or email info@folkmoot.com to become a member. (Other membership levels start at $25.)
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 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 28-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at the Folkmoot Festival.
The Folkmoot Festival features public performances at venues throughout Western North Carolina in the towns of Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Bryson City, Cullowhee, Asheville, Burnsville, Marion, Mars Hill, Flat Rock, Stecoah, Franklin, and new in 2011--Hickory, NC. Also, for the first time in 28 years of Folkmoot, a performance will take place outside of North Carolina in Jonesborough, TN!
Other events held during the Festival include: Parade of Nations and Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Fun Run. International Festival Day--for information and vendor applications call Haywood County Arts Council, 828-452-0593 or see their website: www.haywoodarts.org. 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. To make a donation in support of our mission, please call the offices at 828-452-2997.
Gift Certificates Now Available. Purchase Folkmoot Festival Gift Certificates for 2012 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 sponsors, grantors, volunteers, staff and Board of Directors for a stellar year in 2011!
