NCFF in the News
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August 2026
- Aug 10, 2026 Ethno USA to Take the Stage at Carolina Theatre During Festival Weekend Aug 10, 2026
- Aug 3, 2026 ReString Appalachia to Host Instrument Drive and Live Set at 2026 NC Folk Festival Aug 3, 2026
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July 2026
- Jul 29, 2026 NCFF to Host Third Annual Matty Sheets Memorial Open Mic Jul 29, 2026
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June 2026
- Jun 26, 2026 NCFF Announces Additional 2026 Performers, Celebrating Dance and Creative Expression Jun 26, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026 Round 2 Artists Revealed Jun 2, 2026
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May 2026
- May 11, 2026 2026 Round 1 Artists May 11, 2026
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April 2026
- Apr 30, 2026 ncff named 2026 best of NC festivals winner Apr 30, 2026
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March 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 FINALISTS FOR “NOT YOUR AVERAGE FOLK” CONTEST Mar 17, 2026
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January 2026
- Jan 12, 2026 ncff Opens “Not Your Average Folk” Contest to Artists Across the United States Jan 12, 2026
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September 2025
- Sep 5, 2025 ncff Named Finalist for Levitt Grant Sep 5, 2025
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August 2025
- Aug 27, 2025 2025 Food Truck Map Aug 27, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025 NC Folk Festival Named “Signature Event of the Southeast” Aug 13, 2025
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July 2025
- Jul 29, 2025 NCFF Mobile App Jul 29, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025 Expanded Family Area with New Activities and Partnerships Jul 22, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025 Envisioning Folk: Art Inspired by Heritage Jul 15, 2025
- Jul 8, 2025 Early Bird Sale Opens for New VIP Experience Jul 8, 2025
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June 2025
- Jun 30, 2025 Vote now for Not Your Average Folk Contest Jun 30, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025 More to Explore: NCff Expands 2025 Lineup with New Artists, Experiences, and a 5th Stage Jun 18, 2025
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May 2025
- May 27, 2025 NCFF Launches "Not Your Average Folk" Contest for 2025 May 27, 2025
- May 6, 2025 The 2025 NC Folk Festival Lineup Is Here May 6, 2025
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April 2025
- Apr 28, 2025 NC Folk Festival Kicks Off Local Folk GSO Summer Tour Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 21, 2025 2025 Youth Art Contest + Youth Talent Show Apr 21, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025 New Look. New Sound. New Soul. Apr 9, 2025
Envisioning Folk: Art Inspired by Heritage
This September, immerse yourself in the spirit of tradition, storytelling, and cultural expression with Envisioning Folk: Art Inspired by Heritage, a dynamic new exhibition celebrating the enduring power of folk art from our friends at the Center for Visual Artists.
More to Explore: NCff Expands 2025 Lineup with New Artists, Experiences, and a 5th Stage
The NC Folk Festival reveals its 2025 “More to Explore” lineup with new artists, pop-up performances, cultural collaborations, and a brand-new fifth stage.
NCFF Launches "Not Your Average Folk" Contest for 2025
Seeking North Carolina's Most Original Performers in Celebration of Next-Gen Folk Artistry