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Keep It Free. Keep It Bold. Keep It Folk.

Big Sound.
Zero Admission.
All Thanks to You.

The NC Folk Festival is the second largest FREE music festival on the East Coast.  It is our mission to keep the festival 100% free to allow everyone to enjoy diverse music genres and artists.    The festival costs over $1 million annually to produce and we rely on donations and sponsorships.  Your donation helps keep the festival FREE!

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“I had no idea Greensboro was so cool and had anything like this! I’m coming back next year and bringing more friends.” 

 - 2024 Attendee from Wilmington, NC