The National Folk Festival, the nation's longest-running traditional arts event, kicks off its three-year Jackson residency ...

The National Folk Festival Musical artists have been announced that will be coming to downtown Jackson from November 7-9 2025. Courtesy photo The six artists can be found in the list below. For more ...

The event is expected to draw 60-80,000 in attendance in year one and growing to 150,000 in the third year, the National Folk Festival will become a major new arts event for the city.

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The National Folk Festival, a free three-day event, will begin its three-year residency in Jackson, Mississippi, in November 2025. Six new artists have been added to the 2025 lineup, joining eight ...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city has been tapped to host the National Folk Festival from 2025 through 2027. The free, three-day festival is set to be held in downtown Jackson … ...

Music, food and festivities are just around the corner as Salisbury prepares for the 81st National Folk Festival. The event, previously held after Labor Day, was moved up to late August this year.

The National Folk Festival's Nashville tenure is a big deal for everyone involved. It has the potential to help get the festival higher on the radar once again, ...

A national folk festival is potentially coming to Jackson in 2025, 2026 and 2027, but limited details have been announced. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council voted to approve the agenda item, ...

The National Folk Festival, returning to Salisbury from Sept. 10-12, has released the official schedule for its 80th festival. Four outdoor stages will be set up in downtown Salisbury for the free ...

The National Folk Festival will be held in Mississippi's capital city from 2025 through 2027 and will feature art, music, food and dance from cultures around the U.S. and world.