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February 12, 2024

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces new board members and fundraising and anniversary campaigns.


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August 9th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces the performance schedule for the 2023 NC Folk Fest.


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August 1st, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces the grand prize winner of the 2023 Not Your Average Folk contest.


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July 28th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces third group of performers who will appear at the NC Folk Fest in downtown Greensboro Sept 8-10, 2023.


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July 18th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces the return of Songs of Hope & Justice concert – at the Carolina Theatre, Sept 6, 2023.


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June 28th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces second group of performers who will appear at the NC Folk Fest in downtown Greensboro Sept 8-10, 2023.


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June 26th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces the Folk Fest 5K for Sunday, Sept 10, 2023.


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May 31st, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announces the first group of performers who will appear on its stages in downtown Greensboro September 8, 9, and 10, 2023.


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May 15th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival announced the return of the Not Your Average Folk Contest, marking the 3rd year of the contest for North Carolina-based independent musicians to compete for a chance to perform at the festival in September.  Applications open and accepted through June 12, 2023.


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May 10th, 2023

The North Carolina Folk Festival and JM International Announce Partnership to Bring Global Musical Exchange Program to the NC Folk Fest in Greensboro


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Prior Year Press Releases

August 23rd, 2022

The North Carolina Folk Festival Releases Official Schedule and Map as Festival Weekend Approaches.


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August 11th, 2022

The NC Folk Festival Finalizes the 2022 Lineup with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.


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August 8th, 2022

Additional Performers Announced for the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival.


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August 3rd, 2022

Announcing the Not Your Average Folk Contest Winner: Anna Vtipil, from Raleigh, N.C.


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July 14th, 2022

NC Folk Festival Announces Return of Songs of Hope and Justice Concert to the Van Dyke Performance Space


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July 5th, 2022

The North Carolina Folk Festival Announces Four Finalists of the Not Your Average Folk Contest.


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June 2nd, 2022

Additional Performers Announced for the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival.


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May 16th, 2022

The North Carolina Folk Festival Announces Return of the Not Your Average Folk Contest.


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May 12th, 2022

First Performer Details Announced for the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival.


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March 29th, 2022

North Carolina Folk Festival Celebrates City’s International Cuisines with Folk A’Fare Fundraiser.


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