Folkmoot
USA is proud to present the 32nd annual International Folk Festival,
July 16 – 26, 2015. Named by USA Today as
one of the Top Twenty Festivals in North Carolina, Folkmoot is a ten-day event featuring
more than 200 international performers from ten countries with performances in
12 Western North Carolina communities.
Folkmoot
performers are primarily college students who are acting as cultural
ambassadors for their home countries. In
2015, Folkmoot is expecting musicians and dancers from Indonesia, Bangladesh,
Estonia, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Canada, Ecuador, Chile, and the Eastern Band
of Cherokee plus several regional bluegrass and clogging groups representing
Appalachian culture.
Folkmoot,
literally a “meeting of the people” provides programs based on cultural
exchange, designed to build global relationships, foster cultural understanding
and develop community prosperity. Folkmoot creates opportunities for
individuals and communities across the globe to build a deeper sense of
connection, mutual respect and shared purpose.
What’s
new for 2015? Folkmoot recruits new
countries each year. In Folkmoot’s 32-year
history, we’ve hosted almost 8,000 performers from more than 200 countries.
“Say Hello” is a new educational and interactive component of Folkmoot performances. In order to enhance and personalize Folkmoot events, emcees and group directors will engage audiences in learning how to pronounce basic greetings in the languages of our performers. Different words and facilitators will be part of each performance and Say Hello will be a feature in our commemorative guidebook.
“Say Hello” is a new educational and interactive component of Folkmoot performances. In order to enhance and personalize Folkmoot events, emcees and group directors will engage audiences in learning how to pronounce basic greetings in the languages of our performers. Different words and facilitators will be part of each performance and Say Hello will be a feature in our commemorative guidebook.
“Kids by the Carload”
is a new event for Folkmoot, held on Thursday, July 23 from 4:00 pm until 8:00
pm at the Haywood County Fairgrounds in Clyde. For just $20, families, church
groups, senior centers and others are invited to drive a vehicle full of
friends to see and interact with three international performance groups,
purchase local and international handicrafts, and enjoy low cost pizza, drinks
and ice cream.
Dress
in your best cultural regalia for Folkmoot performances!
The public is encouraged to join the fun by sharing their own cultural heritage
at all Folkmoot events in 2015. As an example, individuals with Scottish
heritage are invited to wear a kilt to any Folkmoot performances. At each event,
the “best dressed” will be chosen and this audience member will win a Folkmoot
t-shirt. Folkmoot will also feature a photo of these individuals on our
Instagram and Facebook accounts.
How to get involved?
Folkmoot USA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that
relies upon donations, sponsorships, Friends of Folkmoot members, ticket sales
and grants to hold the Folkmoot Festival each year. Everyone can celebrate and
support Folkmoot USA programs by becoming a member through the Friends of Folkmoot
on our website, www.FolkmootUSA.org.
Your donations support community-building events for kids and families and
support our international guests during their stay in Waynesville at the
Folkmoot Friendship Center. Pick up a brochure at your local Visitor Center or
go online to FolkmootUSA.org to learn more.
Volunteers Needed -
Volunteer groups are still needed to prepare the Folkmoot Center for the
Festival. If you, your company, church or civic group would like to help,
please contact Doug Garrett at 828-452-2997 to find out how you can help.
Tickets are now on sale
for all performances and can be purchased on the Folkmoot website
folkmootusa.org, in person at the Folkmoot Center, or by calling toll free
877-365-5872. A complete schedule can be
viewed on Folkmoot’s website. Like us on Facebook: “Folkmoot USA, The
“Official” North Carolina International Folk Festival” to take advantage of
special ticket promotions.
The
festival schedule is as follows:
Festival Event
Schedule*
*This schedule is subject to change. Please visit FolkmootUSA.org for additions or cancellations or call the ticket office, 828-452-2997. The number of performance groups are included for each venue.
*This schedule is subject to change. Please visit FolkmootUSA.org for additions or cancellations or call the ticket office, 828-452-2997. The number of performance groups are included for each venue.
Thursday, July 16
7:30 pm—Folkmoot
Gala Champagne & Dessert Reception, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley.
(All Groups) Private event for Friends of Folkmoot, donors and sponsors
Friday, July 17
1:00 pm—Folkmoot Parade of Nations,
Waynesville. Beginning on N. Main St. & finishing at Historic Waynesville
Court House. (All groups) Free Event
7:30 pm – Folkmoot Grand Opening, Stompin’
Ground, Maggie Valley. (All groups) Reserved seating adults: $30-$25; General
admission adults: $20; Students & children: $5
Saturday, July 18
10am- 5pm —International Festival Day, A World-Class
Arts Event, Main Street, Waynesville. All Folkmoot groups perform to
benefit Haywood County Arts Council. Info@haywoodarts.org or 828-452-0593. (free event)
7:30 – Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All
groups) Reserved seating adults: $30-$25, General Admission adults: $20,
Students & Children: $5
Sunday, July 19
1:30 pm – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. (All
groups) 828-257-4530, General admission adults: $30; Children (12 & under):
Half price
7:00 pm – World Friendship Day, Stuart
Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. (4 groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $25-$20;
General Admission Adults: $15; Students & Children: $5
7:00 pm – SALT Block Auditorium, Hickory. (3
groups) Hickory International Council 828-234-6330. General Admission Adults:
$16; Children (12 & under): half price
Monday, July 20
7:30 pm – Franklin High School, Franklin. (3
groups) General Admission Adults: $18; Children (12 & under): half price
Tuesday, July 21
7:30 pm – Colonial Theatre, Canton. (3 groups)
General Admission Adults $16; Students & Children $5
7:30 pm – Swain High School, Bryson City. (3
groups) Adults: $16; Children (12 & under): half price
Wednesday, July 22
2:00 pm – Blue Ridge Community College, Flat
Rock. (All groups) General Admission: $30; Children (12& under): half price
7:30 pm - Blue Ridge Community College, Flat
Rock. (All groups) General Admission: $30; Children (12& under): half price
Thursday, July 23
2:00 pm – Town Center, Burnsville. (2 groups)
General Admission Adults: $16; Children (12 & under): half price
4:00 pm – Haywood County Fairgrounds, Waynesville
(3 groups) General Admission Carload: $18
7:00 pm – Jewish Community Center, Asheville. 236
Charlotte St., 828-253-0701, (2 groups) General Admission Adults: $18; Children
(12 & under): half price
Friday, July 24
2:00 – Extravaganza Matinee, Stompin’ Ground,
Maggie Valley. (All groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission
Adults: $20; Students & Children: $5
6:30 pm – Folkmoot Group Guest Appearance at Mountain
Street Dance, Main Street, Waynesville. Free event
7:30 pm – Extravaganza, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie
Valley. (All groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission
Adults: $20; Students & Children: $5
Saturday, July 25
3:00 pm – Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee.
800-438-1601, (1 Cherokee and 1 Folkmoot group) General Admission Adults: $10,
Students & Children: $5
3:00 pm – Western Carolina University Theater,
Cullowhee. (3 groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $16, Students & Children: $5
7:30 pm – Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All
Groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission Adults: $20; Students
& Children $5
Sunday, July 26
1:30 pm – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville,
828-257-4530. (All Groups) General Admission Adults: $30; Children (12 &
under): half price
7:00 pm – Candlelight Closing, Stuart Auditorium,
Lake Junaluska. (All Groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General
Admission Adults: $20; Children (12 & under): half price
Haywood County
students are admitted to all performances, except the Grand Opening and Candlelight
Closing for $5.
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