american folk festival

The annual three-day festival, which Conde Nast listed among the best festivals in the world held in August, needs about 800 volunteers. So far this year, only about 200 have signed up. Read More

Despite the numerous folding chairs located near the food vendors, at a festival it’s inevitable to want to eat while walking, or shopping, or dancing, or pushing a baby stroller. Juggling a plate and fork and drink can get messy, especially when much of it is fried; hence,… Read More

BANGOR, Maine — As Hurricane Irene churned away in the mid-Atlantic, Bangor danced up its own storm on the opening night of the annual American Folk Festival. The rain and wind seemed a distant dream as a balmy evening gave way to a cool, comfortable night. But the… Read More