Free Admission!
No tickets needed! The NC Folk Festival is FREE to attend. We invite you to enjoy three days of fun in the heart of downtown Greensboro at no cost to you!
Food, beverages, marketplace handcrafts, and other merchandise will be available for purchase.
Help us keep the Festival free! It’s expensive to mount a world-class event like the North Carolina Folk Festival. Your donations make a difference!! Please be on the lookout for our Bucket Brigade volunteers in blue shirts carrying blue buckets. They’ll circulate throughout the Festival to ask for your support.
All of your donations will go directly towards covering the cost of the Festival. You can also support the Festival online at ncfolkfestival.com/donate.
Festival Hours
- Friday, September 6, from 4:00pm to midnight
- Saturday, September 7, from 10:00am to midnight
- Sunday, September 8, from 11:30am to 7:00pm
Event Location & Map
You can find the site map here.
How Can I Get To The Festival?
See our Hotels & Travel page for information about getting the Festival by car or public transportation.
Accessibility
Handicap parking can be found in every parking deck surrounding the Festival site.
The only deck that will be closed is Church St Deck.
Once on the Festival site, there will be rickshaws as well as the Hopper Trolley to take you from place to place.
Rain or Shine Event
The Festival program and site are designed to operate in most all weather conditions. The show will go on even in a little rain!
Be sure to check our website and social media platforms for updates.
Lost Items
Please turn in any lost items to a Festival Information/First Aid booth. These tents are located near each stage area.
If you are trying to track down an item that you lost, you can send a Lost Item Claim to info@ncfolkfestival.com
Photography & Videography Permission
Credentialed photographers and videographers will be working throughout the Festival. Some images may be used in upcoming promotional materials. Your presence at the event is your permission for such promotional use by the Festival.
What Should I Bring?
You should bring:
- Chairs! Limited seating is available – bring your own chair to guarantee a seat.
- Your cellphone with the North Carolina Folk Festival schedule loaded on it!
- Cameras. If you take a really great photo, share it on social with the hashtag #ncfolkfestival and #10yrsofFolkinFreeFun
- A reusable water bottle – make sure you stay hydrated throughout Festival weekend, and refill your water bottle at one of our hydration stations!
Who’s Performing?
You can find the complete lineup and schedule here.
Will the Cultural Arts Center be open during the Festival?
Yes. Not only will it be open, but there will be lots to explore. Come enjoy our dance workshops in the Van Dyke Performance Space or peruse the art galleries that will remain open for Festival weekend!