Festival Accessibility
our fest is for everyone
Everyone should be able to experience the music and energy of the NC Folk Festival! Along with ASL interpretation at select performances, this year’s festival includes several new accessibility additions. Here’s what you can expect when you arrive:
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Sensory Breaks: The festival can be loud and busy. Guests who need a quieter place to take a break may use either of these sensory time-out locations:
Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum: Sensory rooms are available upon request and based on building capacity. Please ask a museum staff member for assistance.
Sensory Tent: Located on the South Lawn of LeBauer Park (near the parking deck). View location on Google Maps
ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation will be available at select performances throughout the weekend. A complete schedule of ASL-interpreted performances is listed below.
Wheelchair Access: Most indoor and outdoor festival areas are wheelchair accessible. Cord ramps will cover electrical cords along pedestrian routes, but some city streets, sidewalks and parking lots may have uneven surfaces.
Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum: Most museum exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the admissions desk. Please call ahead at 336-574-2898 to confirm availability. All museum restrooms and water fountains are wheelchair accessible.
Cultural Center Access: Festival activities will take place on the first floor only. Guests needing an accessible entrance should enter from the South Lawn (LeBauer Park) side of the building.
Greensboro History Museum: Visit the Greensboro History Museum accessibility page for detailed information.
The Flat Iron: The Flat Iron is wheelchair accessible, but movement inside the venue may be more difficult during periods of limited capacity and large crowds.
Accessible Stage Seating: Dedicated accessible seating with clear stage views will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at:
Accessible Parking and Drop-Off: Accessible parking spaces are available in parking decks surrounding the festival site.A dedicated ADA parking and drop-off area will be located at the corner of S. Davie and Hughes Streets, with an additional drop-off point near the Summit Street Stage. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Note: all of the Hopper Trolleys are ADA accessible, if you park further away.)
Accessible Restrooms: Accessible restrooms and portable toilets will be located throughout the festival footprint.
Service Animals: ADA-recognized service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome throughout the festival.
ASL INTERPRETATION
provided by Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Karla Davis • 5:30 PM • First Bank Stage
St. Paul & the Broken Bones • 8:30 PM • Go by Raymond James CityStage
SATURDAY
Florienca & the Feeling • 1:00 PM • T-Fiber Stage
Rett Madison • 3:30 PM • First Bank Stage
Caleb Caudle • 4:30 PM • NC By Train Stage
Jackie Venson • 7:00 PM • Go by Raymond James CityStage
The Roots • 8:30 PM • Go by Raymond James CityStage
SUNDAY
King M Dot & The Leftovers • 1:00 PM • NC by Train Stage
Evan Blackerby & The Bandwagon • 4:00 PM • NC by Train Stage
Molly Tuttle • 6:30 PM • Go by Raymond James CityStage