a brazilian performer at the NC folk festival

ready to fest?

Whether you’re local or road-tripping, planning your NC Folk Fest weekend is simple. Here’s everything you need to know to have your best fest yet.

Getting Here

Downtown Greensboro is centrally located in the heart of North Carolina and easily accessible from major cities and highways.

Take the train!
NC by Train
is an official partner of the NC Folk Fest. Save gas and the time parking and arrive by train!

Arriving by car?
There’s ample parking in decks and surface lots throughout downtown.

Using public transit or rideshare?
During Folk Fest weekend you can ride Greensboro buses fare-free! Click here for local bus routes to downtown Greensboro.

Uber and Lyft drop-off zones will be clearly marked near festival entrances.

a skyline view of Greensboro NC
people walking in downtown Greensboro

where to stay

Book your room early — festival weekend fills up fast:

STAY TUNED!
Each year we partner with nearby hotels to offer special rates for NC Folk Fest guests. We’ll post those deals here!

stay in the know!

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