Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival is returning to Jackson, Mississippi, for the second year of its three-year residency. The 83 rd  National Folk Festival will take place in Downtown Jackson from November 13 – 15, 2026. The festival is now accepting vendor applications for food vendors for the food courts within the festival site. Downtown Jackson will come alive for three days of FREE outdoor music, non-stop dancing, family activities, storytelling, crafts demonstrati

Jackson, MS — The 83 rd National Folk Festival is excited to announce its collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in 2026. The festival will participate in Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals , a series of programs and exchanges marking the 250 th  anniversary of the United States and showcasing the country’s remarkable cultural landscape. The National Folk Festival and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival share a common m

Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival is returning to Jackson, Mississippi, for the second year of its three-year residency. The 83 rd  National Folk Festival will take place in Downtown Jackson from November 13 – 15, 2026. The festival is now accepting vendor applications for the Festival Marketplace. Downtown Jackson will come alive for three days of FREE outdoor music, non-stop dancing, family activities, storytelling, crafts demonstrations, parades, and so much more—do

Interactive performances, hands-on crafts, and cultural activities for all ages take center stage November 8 & 9. Jackson, MS — The 82 nd National Folk Festival is thrilled to announce its Family Area programming, a vibrant and interactive space designed for young audiences and their families to enjoy at the festival. Located in Downtown Jackson, the Family Area features the Community Foundation for Mississippi/W.K. Kellogg Foundation Family Stage and the C Spire Foundation

Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in Ms. Myrlie's Garden at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers House National Monument for a Block Party celebrating community, sustainability, and artistic expression!  Take in a performance from Delta blues musician and instrument maker Super Chikan, learn about fall gardening with community gardener Ms. Norma, and be inspired by  poetry and spoken word from local artists, including students and faculty from Jackson State Univers

Mississippi and Deep South artists, craftspeople, and food vendors bring handmade heritage and bold flavors to Downtown Jackson, November 7-9 Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival is pleased to announce the talented artists, craftspeople, and food vendors who will be featured during the 82nd National Folk Festival in Jackson, MS. The Festival Marketplace will showcase the handmade creations of 20 of Mississippi and the Deep South’s finest artists and craftspeople, featurin

Presented by Ergon/Alliant, the National Folk Festival will feature more than 40 artists and groups on six outdoor stages. Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival today shared two major announcements: its complete 2025 performance schedule and stage locations, as well as its presenting sponsor, Ergon/Alliant. For its 82nd edition, the National Folk Festival will feature more than 300 performers, demonstrators, and artisans on six stages and in the Mississippi Folklife Area a

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, the music and literature show based in Oxford, MS, is bringing its award-winning program to the 82 nd...

Legacies of Empowerment celebrates and honors the centennial brithdays of B.B. King and Medgar Evers   Jackson, MS — The National Folk...

Jackson, MS —  The countdown is on and the time is now for Jackson to step up and celebrate the roots, richness, and variety of American...