Interested in being a Food Vendor at the 82nd National Folk Festival in Jackson, MS, but not quite sure what to expect? We are now...

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...

The National Folk Festival has extended the early bird application deadline for food and marketplace vendors to April 11, 2025. Secure...

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

The National Folk Festival is coming to Jackson, Mississippi, from 2025-2027, with Jackson's inaugural festival launching November 7-9,...

The festival is now accepting vendor applications for the festival food courts and the festival marketplace.

Debuting Jackson’s National Folk Festival logo! This logo combines two images rooted in Mississippi’s history—the historical trail marker...