Folkmoot USA Celebrates 27 Years: July 22 - August 1, 2010

Tickets for all festival performances and workshops on sale now! To buy on-line, go the bottom of this page and click "buy tickets now," or call the Folkmoot office, Monday - Saturday 9 - 5, or Sunday 11 - 3, to speak with a real person. We will also mail you a schedule brochure if you provide your address. 877-FOLKUSA (877-365-5872)

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 to become a member.

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 26-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at the Folkmoot Festival.

Countries invited to perform in the 2010 Festival include: Russia, Latvia, UK (Irish step dancers), France, Switzerland, Peru, Jordan, Portugal and Poland.* The Folkmoot Festival features 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, Stecoah and Franklin.  

Other events held during the Festival include: Parade of Nations on July 23 and Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Fun Run on July 31.  International Festival Day is also July 31--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. 

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 $16 (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 2010 sponsors, donors, volunteers, patrons, Friends, staff and performers for helping to create a great festival this summer! We look forward to working with everyone again to bring new countries and graceful performers to North Carolina.

*Subject to change. Updates, if required, will be posted here.