July 21, W-7:30 pm—Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands. (Portugal, Latvia, Poland)) Adults $18; Children (12 & under) ½ price. 

The Fig Tree

Folkmoot USA’s Parade of Nations has always served as the official start of the Folkmoot Festival each year.

Folkmoot USA announces the 5th Annual

5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Fun Run

Saturday, July 31, 2010

July 21, W-7:30 pm—Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands. (3 Groups) Adults $18; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

A Pirate’s Ball! Celebrate the Caribbean with Folkmoot USA--As the primary fundraising event for the 2010 Folkmoot Festival, the Pirate’s Ball promises to be one of the most memorable events of the year. This new fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 7 at the Laurel Ridge Country Club from 6:30 to 10:30 pm.

Every year, Folkmoot USA brings together a diverse collection of people and cultures from all around the world. From the dances to the costumes to the music and instruments, every Folkmoot Festival performance highlights what is unique to each culture, including everything from courtship rituals to stories of battle.  

After filming Folkmoot USA's Gala Preview Performance last Thursday at the Eaglenest in Maggie Valley, Stellar Media has produced a fabulous all-country souvenir DVD, called "Dance Around the World." It includes some of the best performances of Folkmoot Festival 2009. This great souvenir DVD features dynamic and fascinating performers from Serbia, Netherlands, Mexico, Israel, Scotland, Greece, Romania, Togo and Spain. From the colorful costumes to the acrobatic nature of some of the dances, this year's Festival is one of the best examples of world dance.

Folkmoot USA is pleased to recognize the talented Patrick Parton as the 2009 Photography Contest Winner. His submission of an image of South Korea from the 2007 Folkmoot Festival was published in the Folkmoot Newsletter and graces the cover of this year's Program Book. Copies of the Program Book may be purchased for $3 at all public performances as well as at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville, NC.

Folkmoot USA announces the 4th Annual

5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Fun Run

Saturday, July 18