Seeking North Carolina's Most Original Performers in Celebration of Next-Gen Folk Artistry

The NC Folk Festival is thrilled to launch its Local Folk GSO Summer Tour, a series of live music performances celebrating the vibrant talent rooted right here in Greensboro. Running May 2 through September 13, this community-driven concert series brings the spirit of the NC Folk Festival to life all summer long.

The NC Folk Festival is excited to announce the return of two favorite youth-focused programs for the 2025 season: the Youth Art Contest and CHROMATICA Youth Talent Show. These initiatives spotlight the imagination and diversity of North Carolina’s next generation of artists and performers—inviting young people statewide to share their voices, visions, and talents with the community.

The NC Folk Festival is proud to announce a bold new chapter in its journey, unveiling a refreshed logo, dynamic website redesign and a powerful new tagline: “Find Common Sound.”