The Arts Council’s 31st Annual International Folk Festival
September 25 – 27, 2009

“When we dance in the streets, we dance together, regardless of color, race, status, enjoying ourselves and sharing a love for great music, food and fun!” Trinidad poet

Fayetteville has a rich and long history of celebrating its multicultural population. Years ago, a group of forward thinking citizens got together to create the International Folk Festival as a celebration of our diversity. Now in its 30th year, the International Folk Festival has become a three day celebration and has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Festival for three consecutive years.

Friday, September 25

7-9 p.m.

301 Hay Street

Fourth Friday

Join us for the opening of International Voices and Perspectives, a juried art competion. Live entertainment.

Saturday, September 26

Parade of Nations, 10 a.m. to noon.

Hay Street

Festival Park and surrounding area, noon to 6 p.m.

Food, fine arts and crafts and stunning entertainment on multiple stages!

Sunday, September 27

Noon to 6 p.m.

Food, art and fine crafts, entertainment on multiple stages!

Festival Park and surrounding area

The 31st Internationl Folk Festival is Sponsored in Part by