A curated list of folk festivals and event resources to help you discover and enjoy folk music events in our region and beyond.
Most of the listings below are within one day's drive (500 miles) of Columbus. Primarily, we list Folk type events at Folk venues or by Folk organizations.
NOTE: Dates may not be current; please visit their websites.
May 30 - June 2
Robbins Crossing Historic Village
Hocking College
3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Info: www.nelsonvillefest.org
June 7 - 9
Bluegrass & Old-Time
Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan
Info: www.midwestbanjocamp.com
June 7 - 9
Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Near Ripley, WV
June 9 - 15
Old Time & Traditional Week
Marysville College, Marysville, TN
(Near Knoxville, TN)
June 13 - 16
The Center for Irish Music in St. Paul, MN
(750 Mi. from Columbus)
This event pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages and abilities for a weekend of workshops, lectures, and performances.
June 23 - 28
Appalachian Music & Creative Writing Workshops
Marlinton, WV
Info: www.alleghenyechoes.com
June 28 - 30
RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton, OH
July 7 - 13
Warren Wilson College
Near Ashville, NC
Info: www.swangathering.com
July 14 - 20
Warren Wilson College
Near Ashville, NC
Info: www.swangathering.com
July 18 - 27
Music, Art & Family Fun
75 Events - Many Free
Lancaster, OH
Info: www.lanfest.org
July 21 - 27
Warren Wilson College
Near Ashville, NC
Info: www.swangathering.com
July 28 - Aug 3
Warren Wilson College
Near Ashville, NC
Info: www.swangathering.com
July 31 - Aug 4
Camp Washington-Carver
Clifftop, WV 25831
Aug 4 - 10
Warren Wilson College
Near Ashville, NC
Info: www.swangathering.com
Aug 4 - 11
Old-Time, Dance, Vocal & Crafts Week + Festival
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
Aug 16 - 18
Winchester Thurston School-North Campus
4225 Middle Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
(Near Pittsburgh, PA)
Info: home.comcast.net
Sept 27 - 28
Twin Knobs Campground
5195 KY Hwy 801 South
Morehead KY 40351
800-654-1944
Info: www.caverunstoryfest.org
Oct 4 - 6
Jonesborough, TN 37659
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