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

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

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...

Jackson, MS — Organizers are excited to announce the performers featured in the Family Area, and throughout other areas of the festival...

Yard Sign Campaign builds support for festival’s first year   Jackson, MS — The fundraising committee of the National Folk Festival is on...

Over 800 volunteers needed to fill a variety of positions for the free 82nd National Folk Festival taking place in downtown Jackson,...

Jackson set to host the first year of the festival's three-year residency.   Jackson, MS — Today the National Folk Festival announced six...

The National begins its residency in Jackson from November 7-9, 2025. Performers represent wide range of traditions, from bluegrass to...

Thabi Moyo, National Folk Festival Local Festival Manager Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival is pleased to announce that Thabi Moyo...

Get a preview of the nation’s longest-running multicultural traditional arts celebration Jackson, MS — The National Folk Festival is...

The nation’s longest-running traditional arts event is coming to downtown Jackson. Jackson, MS — The National Council for the...