The Arts Council’s 30th Annual International Folk Festival
September 26– 28, 2008

2008 Vendor Applications and Guidelines Now available!

“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 26

7-9 p.m.

301 Hay Street

Fourth Friday and the 7th Annual International Dog Show

Make Your Dog A Star – And Yourself a Little Richer!

Put a BERET on your POODLE, a KILT on your SCOTTIE, or a TROUSER on your SCHNAUZER and you’re in the running for cash prizes.

That’s right! It’s time for the International Dog Show that allows Fido to be a part of the International Folk Festival on his own terms. Dress your pup in a costume representing his country of origin. Be elaborate or tuck that nation’s flag in your collie’s collar and you’re good to go.

Saturday, September 27

Parade of Nations

Hay Street

Concert in Festival Park

Times to be announced.

Sunday, September 28

Noon to 6 p.m.

Festival Park and surrounding area

30th Annual International Folk Festival

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

The 30th Internationl Folk Festival is Sponsored in Part by