Feb
19
Wed
The International Folk Alliance Conference @ Westin Hotel
Feb 19 – Feb 24 all-day

The International Folk Alliance conference is an annual event that draws together music industry professionals from throughout  the world to share ideas, network, and celebrate traditional music and dance.  It is an event of celebration, education, and entertainment.

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Keynote Speaker: Graham Nash

Al Gore

Special Presentations from Al Gore

 

Held over five days, the Conference includes:

  • Over 2000 registered attendees
  • Over 50 workshops, panel discussions, and peer group meetings that address critical issues relating to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk and traditional music and dance.
  • 100+ industry exhibitors
  • Special events, such as the Folk Alliance Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards, networking receptions, official Performance Alley and private showcase performances, feature shows, exhibit hall, community outreach concerts, and much more.
  • 200 official juried performances (Performance Alley)
  • 300+ unofficial private showcases (Hotel Rooms)

 

Aug
28
Fri
The American Folk Festival @ Bangor, ME
Aug 28 @ 1:55 pm – Aug 30 @ 2:55 pm
The American Folk Festival @ Bangor, ME | Bangor | Maine | United States

The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront brings the world to Bangor.

Mark you calendars for the 2015 AFF – August 28-30.

The American Folk Festival is a large-scale, three-day event. Held each year at the end of August in downtown Bangor, Maine, the Festival presents the music and dance from the many cultures that make up America today.

Here’s what awaits you at the American Folk Festival:

  • the nation’s finest performing groups sharing the traditional arts of their region, culture and heritage
  • 4 stages of music and dance
  • traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits
  • a children’s area with activities for the whole family
  • dozens of food vendors offering ethnic food, regional specialties and traditional festival favorites
  • a Marketplace offering unique, handcrafted items and “Taste of Maine” treats for sale